Simone Arianne Biles Owens, popularly known as Simone Biles, is an American artistic gymnast. Widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, she has won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals throughout her career.
Biles is celebrated for her extraordinary athleticism, groundbreaking skills, and dominance in women’s artistic gymnastics, becoming the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Simone Arianne Biles Owens
- Stage Name: Simone Biles
- Born: March 14, 1997
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Occupation: Artistic Gymnast
- Nationality: American
- Height: 4 feet 8 inches (142 cm)
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Ronald Biles, Shanon Biles
- Siblings: Adria Biles, Ashley Biles, Tevin Biles, Adam Biles
- Spouse: Jonathan Owens
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $25 million USD
Early Life and Education
Simone Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. She was brought up by Shanon Biles and Ronald Biles.
Due to challenges faced by her biological mother, Simone Biles and her younger sister, Adria Biles, were adopted and raised by their maternal grandfather, Ronald Biles, and his wife, Nellie Biles, while her older siblings, Ashley Biles and Tevin Biles, were raised by other family members.
Simone Biles was homeschooled during part of her education to accommodate her demanding gymnastics schedule, allowing her to train intensively at World Champions Center in Texas.
Career
Simone Biles began training in gymnastics at the age of six after a daycare field trip to a gymnastics center revealed her exceptional talent.
She made her senior international debut in 2013 and quickly became a dominant force by winning the all-around title at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
Over the following years, Simone Biles captured multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, introducing several original skills that now bear her name.
Her performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics established her as a global sporting icon after winning four gold medals and one bronze medal.
She later added to her legacy with remarkable performances at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she further extended her record as the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history.
Biles starred in the Netflix documentary series Simone Biles Rising (2024), which chronicles her return to elite gymnastics and preparation for the Paris Olympics.
She also continued competing at the highest level, earning additional Olympic medals and reaffirming her status as one of the greatest athletes in the history of gymnastics.
Awards and Honors
- 11 Olympic medals (7 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)
- 30 World Championship medals (23 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)
- Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
- Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year (multiple times)
- Time 100 Honoree
Social Media
- Instagram: @simonebiles
- X(Twitter): @Simone_Biles
- Facebook: Simone Biles
- TikTok: @simonebilesowens
Personal Life
Simone Biles, 29, married Jonathan Owens, an American football player, on April 22, 2023. Before their marriage, the couple announced their engagement in February 2022 after dating for several years.
She has no children and stands 4 feet 8 inches (142 cm) tall. Simone is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about the importance of athlete well-being following her experiences at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Net Worth
Simone Biles has a net worth of $25 million USD. Her income is primarily derived from gymnastics competitions, endorsement deals, sponsorships, speaking engagements, book sales, television appearances, and business partnerships.
She has endorsement agreements with major global brands, including Athleta, Visa, Powerade, United Airlines, K18 Hair, and several other companies, making her one of the highest-earning female athletes in the world.