Biles, Simone
1997- · Contribution: 2013-2024
Gymnast
Most decorated gymnast in history, male or female
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1997, Columbus, Ohio
- Active since
- 2013
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- Most decorated gymnast in history
Impact on the world
Biles redefined the limits of her sport, performing skills no one else could and expanding the very code of gymnastics, then reshaped the conversation around athletes' mental health.
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