Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Simone Biles
Mary D'Alessio
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Allow us to introduce the most decorated gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. She has a whopping 25 World Championship medals and seven Olympic medals to her name, and the trailblazing athlete has won us over with her incredible gymnastics skills. So, it comes as no surprise that many have crowned her the greatest female gymnast in history.
After trying her hand at gymnastics at just six years old, Biles joined a training program at Bannon's Gymnastics. But it wasn't until 2011, at the age of age 14, when she started her professional career. After competing at the junior elite level, Biles made her senior international debut at the 2013 American Cup. And by 2015, the star athlete became the first woman to win three consecutive world all-around titles.
Biles's standout routines earned her a spot on the 2016 USA Olympic team. And during the Summer Olympics, she won her first gold medal—thanks in part to a stellar floor routine that included her signature double layout with a half twist (AKA The Biles).
The Texas native took a two-year hiatus from gymnastics and published her autobiography, Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance. During that time, she also participated in Dancing with the Stars, finishing in fourth place with her partner Sasha Farber.
In 2018, Biles returned to gymnastics with a bang, making history as the first female gymnast to win all five events at the U.S. national championships. This was also the year when she became the most decorated female gymnast in world championships history, winning four golds medals, one silver and one bronze.
The star athlete has since grown to become a mental health advocate, following her withdrawal from the team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and has landed a number of lucrative partnerships. But on a more personal note, Biles is engaged to football player Jonathan Owens, whom she dated for nearly two years—and they couldn't look happier.
Keep thriving, Simone.
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Simone Biles Models White Feather Dress While on ‘Bridal Duty’ in New Instagram Post
Simone Biles Pays Tribute to Fiancé Jonathan Owens with Fashionable 'Game Day' Outfit
Simone Biles Stuns in a Beautiful Dress on Instagram—and Her Fiancé Jonathan Owens Responds with a Flirty Comment
Simone Biles Competes Against Her Fiancé Jonathan Owens in New Instagram Video
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Fans Think Simone Biles & Her Sister Adria Look Like Twins in New Instagram Photo
Simone Biles Shares Steamy PDA Pic with Fiancé Jonathan Owens on Instagram
Simone Biles Shows Us All How to Nail Monochrome Yellow on the Set of Her Latest Project
Simone Biles Shares Loving Birthday Tribute and Anniversary Post with Fiancé Jonathan Owens on Instagram
Simone Biles Gets Mistaken for a Child By a Flight Attendant and Shares Her Experience on Instagram
Simone Biles Makes History After Receiving This Special Honor from the U.S. President
Simone Biles Wears Ombré Flannel with Thigh-High Boots (and Her Sister Claims She's Going to Steal the Flannel)
Engaged Simone Biles Reveals What’s Inside Her ‘Will You Be My Bridesmaid?’ Gift Boxes
Simone Biles Shares Romantic Pic with Jonathan Owens on IG & Teases Wedding Updates
Simone Biles Documents Vacay with Fiancé, Jonathan Owens, and Both of Their Moms
Simone Biles Wins Instagram with Her Crocodile Embossed Black Dress
Simone Biles Is a ‘Happy Gal’ in New Poolside Photo Series on IG
Simone Biles Posts Make-Out Photo on IG and It Has Us Seriously Blushing
Paris Hilton Praises Simone Biles for Taking a Page Out of Her Fashion Playbook
Simone Biles Shows Off Special Gift She Received in Honor of Her Engagement
Simone Biles Corrects Stranger Who Asks Why She 'Quit' Gymnastics
Who Is Simone Biles’s Fiancé, Jonathan Owens? Here's What We Know
Simone Biles Is Engaged! See Her Stunning Ring from Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles Layers Sleek Leather Jacket Over Bright Neon Dress in New Instagram Post
Simone Biles & Boyfriend Jonathan Owens Don Color-Coordinated Outfits for Date Night
Simone Biles Shares Stunning Photos of Sunset & Her Swimming Pool
Simone Biles Shares Super Sweet Message on IG Saying She Is ‘So Proud’ of Her Boyfriend
‘Time’ Just Crowned Simone Biles as Athlete of the Year
Simone Biles Rocks Stunning Green Gown for Awards (and Receives a Very Special Honor)
Simone Biles Gets Super Flirty with Boyfriend Jonathan Owens on IG
Simone Biles’s Latest Instagram Post Is Giving Major Modern Rapunzel Vibes (& Yes We Found Her Exact Dress)
Simone Biles Looks Like a Pop Star in This Black Leather Corset Dress and Opera Gloves
Simone Biles Calls Out Haters on Instagram: ‘People Think They Know Me’
Simone Biles Gives Us a Lesson in Keeping it Classy with Response to Online Trolls: ‘Just Be Kind’
Obsessing Over Simone Biles’s Trendy Cut-Out Dress? Good News: It’s Under $70 and Still In Stock
Simone Biles Shares Emotional, Never-Before-Seen Video Diary from Olympics: ‘I’m Getting Lost in My Skills’
Simone Biles Posts Sneak Peek Pic of Her ‘Gold Over America’ Tour—& It Looks Majorly Big Budget
Kelly Ripa’s Puff-Sleeve Cream Dress Steals the Show During Tuesday’s Episode of ‘Live’
Um, Simone Biles’s Met Gala Dress Weighed Almost 90 Pounds & Took Over 6,000 Hours to Make
Simone Biles’s Red Carpet Look at Last Night’s VMAs Deserved a Gold Medal
Simone Biles and Her Boyfriend Get Real Flirty on Instagram
Simone Biles Talks Tokyo Olympics in Candid New Instagram Post: ‘I’m Proud of Myself’
Simone Biles Just Played ‘Never Have I Ever’ with Fans & It Was *Extremely* Revealing
Simone Biles Unexpectedly Gives Pal Suni Lee’s Dad a New Wheelchair in Sweet Video
Simone Biles Celebrates One Year of Dating Her Boyfriend, Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles Introduces Her Girl Squad in Latest TikTok Video
Simone Biles Just Released Baby Turtles into the Sea During Her Island Getaway
Simone Biles Stuns in a Wrap Top & Leopard Pants While Enjoying an Island Getaway
Simone Biles Reflects on Olympics Ahead of Upcoming Tour: ‘I Wouldn't Take it Back for the World’
Simone Biles & Boyfriend Jonathan Owens Kick Off the Week with ‘Impromptu’ Photoshoot
What Is Simone Biles’s Net Worth? Here’s How the Gold Medalist Earned Her Fortune
Simone Biles Dons Tie-Dye Bathing Suit for Pool Day—& Here's Where to Get One Just Like it
Simone Biles Returns from the Olympics & Supports Her Boyfriend on the Football Field
Simone Biles Posts Photos of Emotional Reunion with Her Family in Houston
MyKayla Skinner Sent Another Message of Support to Simone Biles Ahead of Balance Beam Event
Jonathan Owens Shares Tribute to Girlfriend Simone Biles After Her Bronze Medal Win
Simone Biles Wins Another Olympic Medal—Here’s What She Said Afterwards
Simone Biles Shares Sweet Message to Teammate Jade Carey Following Olympic Gold
Olympian Simone Biles *Will* Be Competing in Tomorrow’s Balance Beam Final—Here’s What We Know
Olympic Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Posts Message to Teammate Simone Biles: ‘Doing This For Us’
Jonathan Owens Says He’s ‘So Proud’ of Girlfriend Simone Biles in Touching IG Post
Simone Biles Bravely Speaks Out About Mental Health: ‘I Didn’t Quit’
Simone Biles Speaks Out After Receiving Immense ‘Love & Support’: ‘I’m More Than My Accomplishments’
Who Is Jade Carey, AKA the Olympic Gymnast Taking Simone Biles’s Spot in the All-Around Competition?
Simone Biles Speaks Out After Shocking Withdrawal from Olympic Gymnastics Team Finals
Hoda Kotb Screams Words of Support from the Olympic Stands After Simone Biles Drops Out
Simone Biles Receives Ton of Support from Fans and Celebs Following Team Finals Exit
Simone Biles Speaks Out Again from Tokyo Olympics with Super Personal Message
Simone Biles Makes Rare Personal Statement from Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles Posts Extremely Personal Birthday Message (& Sweet Pics) for Boyfriend Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles Almost Didn’t Return for the Olympics: ‘I’ve Done it All’
Simone Biles Posts Pic of Extremely Intimate Moment with Boyfriend Jonathan Owens on Instagram
Watch Simone Biles Battle Her Boyfriend in Competitive ‘Rope Challenge’ Video
Simone Biles Just Broke *Another* Major Record Last Night
Simone Biles Reveals Her Stunning Pool in Her Latest Instagram Selfie
Simone Biles Shows Off Never-Before-Seen Gymnastics Move on Instagram—and We’re Giving Her a Perfect Score
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