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Simone Biles Timeline

By Jessica.Beltz
  • Birth of Simone Biles

    Birth of Simone Biles

  • Simone began competing at the elite level

    Simone began competing at the elite level

  • The first year as a senior competitor

  • Become the first African-American woman to claim the all-around title

    Become the first African-American woman to claim the all-around title

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    Became the first gymnast to win three consecutive world all-around titles

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    Earned 14 world championship medals, the most ever earned by a male or female U.S. gymnast

  • First Female U.S. gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Games

    First Female U.S. gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Games

  • Announced that she was a victim of Larry Nasser

    Announced that she was a victim of Larry Nasser

    Larry Nasser was a former doctor for the U.S. national gymnastics team who was convicted of sexually abusing multiple athletes
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    Took a leave from her team to focus on her mental health

    "I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and wellbeing" - Simone Biles (CNBC)
  • The first female gymnast to land the most difficult vault during competition

    The first female gymnast to land the most difficult vault during competition

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI9e4_LtPwg
  • Withdrew from individual events at the Olympics

    Withdrew from individual events at the Olympics

    Simone Biles withdraw from competition sparks the conversation around the mental health of pro athletes. "We have to protect our mind and body, rather than just go out there and do what the world wants us to do" - Simone Biles (NBC)
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    Simone Biles is now advocating for more safety and better treatment of athletes and coaches

  • Got engaged to NFL player Jonathan Owens

    Got engaged to NFL player Jonathan Owens