Gymnastics is a harsh and ruthless sport. Hard work is hidden behind the external positive and elegance. Simone Biles is a multiple world champion with unique abilities.
Difficult childhood
The future champion was born on March 14, 1997 in a large American family. She turned out to be the third child of four children. The parents lived in Columbus, Ohio. My father received unemployment benefits. The mother was a chronic alcoholic and drug addict.
By and large, the girl's future promised to be sad. However, the grandfather, who had served the due time in the air force, adopted Simone and her younger sister. He promptly noticed the girl's increased activity and excitability. When the age of getting an education approached, she was not sent to school, but homeschooling was organized. At the same time, Simona began attending classes in the gymnastics section. Biles easily and with pleasure mastered the complex elements of gymnastic exercises.
Sports achivments
Regular classes and a well-structured training process allowed Simone to achieve good results. Famous mentors worked with a promising athlete. Already at the age of fourteen, she was included in the US national team. The first performance at the US Championship took place in 2012. Biles prepared hard for her performance at the 2012 London Olympics, but she was not allowed to compete because of her age. In the future, the sports career of the American gymnast developed brilliantly. In 2013, Simona became the absolute world champion.
In preparation for the next Olympic Games, Biles won the world title three times. Simona became the first African-American woman in the history of gymnastics to become the world champion in the absolute championship. At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Simona won five out of six gold medals. After such a triumph, she was entrusted to carry the US flag at the closing of the games. The athlete did not rest on her laurels and continued to practice according to the established method.
Prospects and personal life
The next Olympic cycle is nearing completion. In 2020, the next games will be held. Simone Biles prepares to perform in Tokyo with full responsibility. It is very important not to get into a scandalous situation with the use of doping.
Little is known about the gymnast's personal life. According to open sources, Simone maintains a relationship with a gymnast named Stacy Erwin. The athlete hints that they will be able to become husband and wife only after the Olympics.
