Simone Biles

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Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time. She has won a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in history. Biles made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, where she won four gold medals and one bronze. She is known for her incredible power, technical difficulty, and consistency on the vault and floor exercise. Throughout her career, she has had five gymnastics skills named after her, including two on the floor exercise and two on the vault. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she famously withdrew from several events to prioritize her mental health and safety, sparking a global conversation about athlete well-being. She made a triumphant return to the sport at the 2023 World Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles has been a vocal advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and has been open about her struggles with ADHD. She is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to her in 2022. Her influence extends beyond the gym, as she has become a prominent cultural icon and role model for young athletes worldwide. She continues to push the boundaries of what is physically possible in the sport of gymnastics.