What are Simone Biles' Achievements?
Simone Biles is a legendary icon in artistic gymnastics and beyond. One of the few athletes who surpass their sport, the American thought she was done after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
If that had stuck, the Houston resident would have completed her career with seven Olympic medals, including four gold, and 25 World Championship podiums including 19 titles. Nevertheless, a welcome return to the international stage at the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, in the same arena in which she made her breakthrough on the world stage almost exactly a decennium earlier, saw her pick up where she left off.
But this time, the Houston resident had an altogether different view of her sport, telling Olympics.com at the championships: "Gymnastics is something that I do, and it's not who I am as a person and I think it took years to realize that. It's kind of nice to break out of that shell."
Nevertheless, the medals keep on coming, so here is a definitive list of all Simone Biles' titles, records, and medals.
Round-up of Simone Biles' Major International Medals to Date:
- 7 Olympic medals – four gold, one silver, two bronze
- 30 World Championship medals – 23 gold, four silver, three bronze
Simone Biles' Records:
- With 30 medals, Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history.
- Simone Biles has the most World gold medals (23).
- Simone Biles has the most World all-around titles (6) in the women's competition.
- Simone Biles' seven Olympic medals tie with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast.
- In 2022, Biles was bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden.
Simone Biles' Olympic Games Results:
Rio 2016:
- Gold - team, all-around, vault, floor
- Bronze – beam
Tokyo 2020:
- Silver – team
- Bronze – beam
Simone Biles' World Championships Results:
Antwerp 2013:
- Gold – all-around, floor
- Silver – vault
- Bronze – beam
Nanning 2014:
- Gold – team, all-around, beam, floor
- Silver – vault
Glasgow 2015:
- Gold – team, all-around, beam, floor
- Bronze – vault
Doha 2018:
- Gold – team, all-around, vault, floor
- Silver – bars
- Bronze – beam
Stuttgart 2019:
- Gold – team, all-around, vault, beam, floor
Antwerp 2023:
- Gold – team, all-around, beam, floor
- Silver – vault
Simone Biles' Miscellaneous Results:
Stuttgart World Cup:
2019: Gold – all-around, vault, bars, floor
Silver – beam
City of Jesolo Trophy:
2015: Gold – all-around, vault, beam, floor
2013: Gold – all-around, vault, beam, floor
Pacific Rim Championships:
2016: Gold – all-around
American Cup:
2015: Gold – all-around, vault, bars, beam, floor
2013: Gold – vault, bars
Silver – all-around
American Classic:
2012: Gold – all-around, vault
Simone Biles has achieved an exceptional level of success in her gymnastics career, which makes her one of the most decorated athletes in the sport's history. Her victories on the Olympic stage and at World Championships have set various records, solidifying her legacy as a legendary icon in gymnastics. Despite considering retirement after Tokyo 2020, her triumphant return in 2023 represented her determination and unbeatable passion to the sport she loves. With every competition, Biles continues to inspire fans around the globe with her notable skills and enduring spirit.
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