Quick Info
| Profession | Women's artistic gymnastics |
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| Nationality | American and Belize |
| Date of Birth | 14/03/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Simone Biles
Biles revealed in a TikTok video posted on 20/10/2026 that she was emotional about putting her Houston-area home up for sale. She described the house as the place where she felt like a real adult.
Biles shared on Instagram that she had experienced a serious health scare and said she had nearly died, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life. She later posted an update in July showing she was recovering after a medical procedure, but did not publicly disclose the exact condition or treatment.
Biles was named an ambassador for Laureus, the sports charity, and attended the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid as a newly appointed ambassador. She said she was proud to join the organisation after being honoured four times as Laureus Sportswoman of the Year.
Biles made a surprise appearance at the Milan Winter Olympics to support Team USA in men's figure skating. She was seen alongside her husband Jonathan Owens and also spoke about the pressure top athletes face when expectations for gold are overwhelming.
Simone Biles won top honors at the 2025 ESPY Awards, including Best Female Athlete and Best Championship Performance for her Paris Olympics performance. The awards recognized her continued dominance in gymnastics after the 2024 Games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Simone Arianne Biles Owens |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 4' 8" |
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| Weight | 47 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooler |
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| College | University of the People (online) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Sexual Orientation | Not Known |
| Husband | Jonathan Owens (NFL player, married April 2023) |
Family
| Father | Ronald Biles (air traffic controller) |
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| Mother | Nellie Biles (stepmother and guardian, co-owner of chain of nursing homes) |
| Siblings | Adria Biles, Adam Biles |
| Spouse | Jonathan Owens (m. April 2023) |
Career
| International Debut | 2013 City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy. |
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| Coach/Mentor | Laurent Landi and Cecile Landi |
| Choreography | Dominic Zito |
| Club | World Champions Centre |
| Career Turning Point | 2013 City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy |
| Olympic Medals | 11 (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) |
| World Championship Medals | 30 (23 gold) |
| U.S. National All-Around Titles | 9 (2013–2016, 2018–2019, 2021, 2023–2024) |
| Laureus Ambassador | Appointed 2026 |
| Forbes3050 Summit | Speaker at the 2026 summit in Abu Dhabi |
Favourites
| Food | Italian |
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| Event | Floor Exercises |
| TV Shows | Pretty Little Liars & Finding Carter |
| Artists | Zac Efron |
| Movie | Divergent |
| Music | Today's Hot List |
| Book | Hunger Games series |
| Subject | History |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Simone's achievement in gymnastics includes having a stunt named after her, the Double Layout Half Out. | |
| 2. She holds the title of the most decorated American gymnast, winning a total of fourteen medals, with ten being gold. | |
| 3. Simone has been victorious in numerous competitions, clinching the all-around and floor titles three times each, and the balance beam championship twice. | |
| 4. Raised by her grandfather and stepmother due to her mother's struggles with drug addiction, Simone found support and stability in her family. | |
| 5. Beginning her gymnastics training at the age of six, Simone has displayed continuous improvement in her performance since 2015. | |
| 6. She holds the title of the most decorated gymnast in history with 41 Olympic and World Championship medals. | |
| 7. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022. | |
| 8. She is the first African American woman to win the World all-around title in 2013. | |
| 9. She is the originator of the most difficult skills on women's vault, balance beam, and floor exercise. |
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