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Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles’ Paris rival, is back and winning gymnastics gold again • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)
Simone Biles knew Reese Esponda was ready for this moment. Now the world does, too. • Oct. 21, 2026, 8:15 AM ET (USA Today)
Will Simone Biles return? As gymnastics World Championships begin, the question lingers - The Athletic • Oct. 16, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)

Facts

Also Known As Simone Arianne Biles
Born March 14, 1997 (age 29) • Columbus • Ohio
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)

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The most-decorated American gymnast
Simone Biles performs a mid-air flip above the balance beam during the women's gymnastics team final at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with a crowd in the background.
Simone Biles of the United States performs a split leap on the balance beam during women's team all-around gymnastics at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, with a crowd in the background.
Simone Biles of Team United States performs a flip above the balance beam during the Women's Balance Beam Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Simone Biles of Team United States in a blue leotard performs a move on the uneven bars, gripping the bar with one hand and looking focused during competition.
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On the podium
Simone Biles of the United States, wearing a red and blue leotard, performs a handstand on the vault during the women's team final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.
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