CommonLit | Simone Biles by Marty Kaminsky | CommonLit (2024)

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“No pain, no gain.” “You've got to be mentally tough and play through it (i.e. injury, sickness, personal problems).” When you are injured, people are forgiving (at least for awhile). But if you step back for your mental health, you are branded a traitor, selfish, not a team player, mentally weak, a quitter—or worse.

Besides tying a number of other world records, she set a new American record for most gold medals in gymnastics at a single Olympics Games. Between her performances at the Olympics and in World Championship competition, she has won 19 medals, making her the most decorated American gymnast of all time.

Generally, female gymnasts tend to be shorter and lighter than male gymnasts. Female gymnasts can be between 4'6" to 5'6" (137cm to 168cm) and weigh around 45kg to 60kg (99lb to 132lb), while male gymnasts can be between 5'3" to 5'10" (160cm to 178cm) and weigh around 60kg to 70kg (132lb to 154lb).

Has Simone Biles ever gotten a 10? A perfect 10 has been scrapped from the sport for some time now, denying Biles a chance to attain iconic status. But she did sweep the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, winning gold medals in all-around, balance beam, floor exercise and team competitions.

As excited as her fans may be about the possibility, Simone Biles is not carrying around a little bundle of joy. Biles married Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens earlier this year and has been going to a number of his games of late.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Simone Biles is currently valued at $16 million — a figure that underscores her success and influence within and beyond the world of gymnastics. This valuation reflects not only her athletic achievements but also her savvy business acumen and appealing personal brand.

Biles, 27, is gearing up to compete in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials next week and recently won a record ninth all-around U.S. championship.

Benefits of Simone's height in gymnastics

The shorter the body of a gymnast, the easier it is to swing on the bar. Small height makes it many times easier to have a perfect rotation speed. After competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Simone gained confidence and loved her height.

Height 5′ 2″, Weight 108 lbs

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