Age, Biography, and Wiki
Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, and is widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time. She began her gymnastics journey at the age of six during a daycare field trip to Bannon’s Gymnastix, where she was coached by Aimee Boorman for eleven years. Biles's remarkable career took off in 2013 when she won her first U.S. and World Championships all-around titles at just 16 years old. She has since become the most decorated gymnast in history, winning an unprecedented 41 Olympic and World Championship medals. Biles is also known for her consistency and the complexity of her routines, which have set her apart from other gymnasts. Her full biography is available on Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Biles.
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| Date of Birth | 14 March 1997 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Simone Biles stands at 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 meters) tall, which is a relatively petite stature for a gymnast, but she has utilized her size to her advantage, focusing on strength and technique. Her weight is typically reported to be around 104 pounds (47 kg), though this can vary slightly based on the source and the timing during her career. These measurements have been optimized for her gymnastics performances.
Following her qualifications performance, Biles stated on Instagram that she was "[feeling] the weight of the world on [her] shoulders" and that she felt affected by the pressure of the Olympics.
At the 2024 Olympic Games, Biles aggravated a calf injury in her left leg during the qualification round. After the conclusion of gymnastics apparatus finals, she wore a medical boot during press interviews and at the closing ceremony.
| Height | 4 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 47 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Simone Biles is known to be in a relationship with Jonathan Owens, a defensive back for the Houston Texans. The two started dating in 2020, and they have been quite open about their relationship on social media. Biles has often spoken about how supportive Owens has been throughout her career and personal life.
In 2000, Biles' maternal grandfather, Ron Biles, and his second wife, Nellie Cayetano Biles, began caring temporarily for Shanon's children in the north Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, after learning his grandchildren were in foster care. In 2003, the couple formally adopted Simone and her younger sister Adria. Ron's sister, Shanon's aunt Harriet, adopted the two oldest children. Simone holds Belizean citizenship through her adoptive mother and considers Belize to be her second home. Biles and her family are Catholic.
She started dating professional American football player Jonathan Owens in August 2020. They met through the dating app Raya. Biles announced her engagement to Owens on February 15, 2022. They married on April 22, 2023.
The couple went viral for an interview they did on The Pivot Podcast on December 19, 2023 in which Owens made controversial comments about their relationship, such as stating he was "the catch" in their relationship, and that he initially had not wanted to commit, exclaiming "I was fighting it! I was fighting it! I was fighting it!" He said that had Biles not "shot her shot" and convinced him, he would most likely not be with her. When asked "how in the hell did you pull Simone Biles," he said "really, how'd she pull me, man? That's the question."
These comments resulted in widespread backlash online, with commenters across all platforms saying things such as, “You should value your wife and not talk about her with such disdain, a man doesn’t need to diminish his wife to feel good or more important!” and "the way this unknown man sat there and tried to humble his wife, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles. In the words of Adele, 'Divorce babes, divorce."
After four days, Biles posed a tweet asking "are y'all done yet" which just resulted in even more negative comments regarding Jonathan Owens. Months later, in April 2024, on the Call Her Daddy podcast, regarding this controversy, Biles said, "I thought it was hilarious at first and then they hurt my feelings... One night, I broke down and I'm like, why are you guys talking about my husband like this? You don't know him, you don't know who he is."
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| Husband | Jonathan Owens (m. 2023) |
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Net Worth
Simone Biles's net worth is estimated to be around $16 million. This figure is primarily due to her lucrative endorsement deals and prize money from her numerous championships. Biles has been associated with several high-profile brands, leveraging her fame to become a successful businesswoman outside of gymnastics.
Social Network
Simone Biles is highly active on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where she frequently updates her fans about her life and career. She is known for using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and to support various charitable causes.
In September 2016, Biles' medical information was released, and she was accused of doping to enhance performance by the Russian media following the Russian cyber espionage group Fancy Bear's hack into the World Anti-Doping Agency. Biles then disclosed on Twitter that she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and was permitted to take medication for it, having applied for and received a therapeutic use exemption. She was applauded for opening up about ADHD.
Biles signed with the Octagon sports agency in July 2015, which also markets fellow American gymnast Aly Raisman and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. In November 2015, she announced on Twitter her sponsorship by Nike. On November 23, 2015, she signed a deal to allow GK Elite Sportswear to sell a line of leotards bearing her name. Later in 2015, Biles signed a deal with Core Power to become a spokesperson on its Everyday Awesome team of athletes. In August 2016, Kellogg's put the Final Five's picture on the Gold Medal Edition of Special berries; the back of the box showed Biles with one of her Rio gold medals. After the 2016 Rio games, Biles signed deals to endorse Procter & Gamble, The Hershey Company, and United Airlines. In September 2016, Biles became a spokesperson for Mattress Firm's program of supporting foster homes. In 2016, Biles signed a deal with Spieth America to create a line of gymnastics equipment, and another to become a spokesperson for Beats By Dr Dre. In 2018, she worked with Caboodles to create and market products for women with active lifestyles. In April 2021, Biles announced that she was leaving Nike for a new apparel sponsorship with the Gap's Athleta brand.
Education
Simone Biles has been homeschooled throughout her career, which allowed her to focus more on her gymnastics training. Her grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, played a significant role in supporting her educational and athletic pursuits. Despite her early start in gymnastics, Biles has emphasized the importance of education and has been involved in several educational initiatives.
Biles attended Benfer Elementary School in Harris County, Texas. In 2012, Biles switched from public school to home schooling, allowing her to increase her training from about 20 to 32 hours a week. She earned her high-school diploma in mid-2015. Biles verbally committed to UCLA on August 4, 2014, and signed a National Letter of Intent in November 2014, planning to defer enrollment until after the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Instead, on July 29, 2015, she announced that she would turn professional and forfeit her NCAA eligibility to compete for UCLA.
Biles explained that she withdrew primarily due to experiencing "the twisties", a psychological phenomenon causing a gymnast to lose air awareness while performing twisting elements, throughout the Olympics. She noted that while it was not the first time she had had the twisties on vault or floor, it was the first time she experienced them on uneven bars and balance beam. Biles made the decision to withdraw after the first rotation of the team final because she felt that she had "simply got so lost [her] safety was at risk as well as a team medal". During the week, Juntendo University allowed Biles to practice at their gym, located an hour outside of Tokyo, where she could practice quietly away from the public eye.