- Simone Biles is a 4-time Olympic Gold medalist who struggled with her mental health amidst the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her comeback in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has seen her solidify her legendary status.
- She is happily married and lives in her cozy “LA home” in Houston.
- Her parents, who once took her out of foster care, claimed they didn’t like her new home.
Simone Biles stole the spotlight once again at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She snatched a gold medal in the gymnastics women’s final, cementing her status as the most decorated American gymnast in history.
Simone Biles celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
Despite struggling with a calf injury during the preliminaries, Biles showcased her extraordinary talent across all four gymnastics events, further solidifying her legendary status. With now eight Olympic medals, including four gold, and 30 World Championship medals to her name, Biles has proven herself as the greatest gymnast of all time.
When the announcement came that Team USA gymnastics had struck gold once more, Biles couldn’t contain her excitement. She and her teammates jubilantly paraded through the arena with a giant American flag, celebrating their victory.
During the post-medal press conference, Biles expressed the team’s excitement and pride. “We’re honored to represent the U.S. every time we get on a world’s stage, but accomplishing that gold and that goal was just an amazing feeling,” she said.
Biles also mentioned the team’s motivation to prove themselves after her withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to her mental health. Biles withdrew from the games shortly before the finals and did not compete in the uneven bars, floor, and vault individual all-around finals.
Simone Biles of Team United States competes during the Women’s Balance Beam Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. | Source: Getty Images
Many applauded it as a brave decision, as mental health is just as important as physical health. The athlete said she had the “twisties” during the Games, which meant she could no longer sense her body move in the air, which is dangerous for any athlete.
Since then, Biles has prioritized herself and her mental health. She focused on her personal life, marrying the love of her life in the process.
Simone Biles of the United States poses for photographs after the medal ceremony for the Women’s Individual All Around on Day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Rio Olympic Arena on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | Source: Getty Images
In 2023, USA Gymnastics announced that Biles was ready to return to gymnastics. She was scheduled to compete at the 2023 US Classic in August, and fans were eager to see her in action.
Joining Biles in the competition were 12 Olympic and 16 World Championships roster members. Some notable names included Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee and 2020 Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, among others.
