Who is the best gymnast of all time?

In recent years, Simone Biles has cemented herself as the greatest gymnast of all time. At only 24, Biles has become the most decorated female gymnast in World Championship history. With 25 total World Championship medals, an astounding 19 of them have been gold.
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Who is the best gymnast in history?

American gymnast Simone Biles holds the record for the most World Championship medals (25), as well as the most gold medals (19) in World Championship history for an athlete of either sex.
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Is Simone Biles the greatest gymnast of all time?

Simone Biles has a near-unassailable record as the greatest gymnast of all time. With six Olympic medals (four gold), 25 World Championship medals (19 gold) and various other championships to her name, the hardware that the 24-year-old has stacked up over her career speaks for itself.
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Who is the most talented gymnast in the world?

Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, who has used her influence to speak out against injustices, arrives at her second Olympics prepared to soar above the sport's devastating recent history.
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Is Simone Biles A Millionaire?

Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast who has a net worth of $16 million.
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What is the hardest gymnastics move?

Biles said that the triple double, which is made up of a double back flip with three twists, is “the hardest move in the world,” and according to the New York Times, “The triple double is a skill that, until this point, had been done only on the men's side, where it is still rare.
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Did Simone Biles quit Olympics?

Biles initially shocked fans when she withdrew from competition during the Tokyo Olympics, but was later applauded for prioritizing her mental health and her safety.
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Did Simone Biles retire?

Since Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles has been on an extended break. Furthermore, she hasn't revealed she would appear in the 2024 Olympics or any other international event. As for now, the Olympic champion seems to be busy with her wedding planning, which can be expected soon.
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Why did Simone Biles quit?

Simone Biles has admitted that she should have walked away from the Olympic programme “way before” the Tokyo Games. Biles withdrew from five of her six finals at the Olympics in July to focus on her mental health after suffering from a phenomenon known as the twisties that affected her spatial awareness when competing.
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Is Simone Biles goat?

Simone Biles is one of the biggest names to feature at Tokyo 2020 with the gymnastics star looking to establish herself as the GOAT. However, the 24-year-old was far from perfect as the USA finished second behind the Russian Olympic Committee in the women's gymnastics team qualifying on Sunday.
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Why is Simone Biles so famous?

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.
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Is Simone Biles married?

The happy couple announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday after first going public with their relationship in August 2020.
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Does Simone Biles have a child?

Simone Biles Says She Wouldn't Feel Comfortable Letting Her Daughter Do Gymnastics. Legendary gymnast Simone Biles doesn't want any future daughter of hers to be involved with USA Gymnastics unless something changes.
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Who quit the Olympics?

Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic gold medalist, will not compete in Thursday's individual all-around competition after withdrawing from the team finals because of a mental health issue, according to an emailed statement from U.S.A. Gymnastics.
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What is Simone Biles struggling with?

Biles pulled out of Olympic competitions to focus on her mental health. She said she struggled from the "twisties" - a frightening state of disassociation, which can lead to serious injury. In a newly published interview with New York Magazine, she said being a survivor of sexual abuse took its toll.
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Will Simone Biles compete in 2024?

'” As for the possibility of returning to competition in the 2024 Olympic games, Biles said, “I feel like I have a lot of options to weigh. Definitely need some time off, mental break, physical break, and then we'll see.”
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What is Simone Biles famous quote?

1. "If you're having fun, that's when the best memories are built."
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What is the easiest skill in gymnastics?

Balance is key to gymnastics, that's why one of the simplest beginner gymnastics moves is balancing on one foot. This movement should first be practiced on floor before being moved to an elevated practice beam or regular balance beam.
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What is the hardest gymnastics flip?

The Produnova

It takes a daredevil to perform a Produnova, the hardest Vault in Women's Gymnastics. The gymnast runs full tilt toward the table, launching herself forward and flipping three times before her feet hit the mat.
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Who is Simone's new boyfriend?

The gymnast first posted her football player boyfriend on Instagram in August 2020.
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How many kids does Simone Biles want?

“God willing one day, but taking everything one step at a time. Definitely future plans,” she responded on her Instagram Story, adding, “So, I want two kids. He always says he wants a football team, but he usually says three. We'll see.”
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