Simone Biles

March 14, 1997 – present

Olympic Gymnast

The greatest gymnast ever, anchored by her faith through every trial

Biography

American artistic gymnast with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals combined, the most decorated gymnast in history.

Faith & Testimony

Biles has shared her Christian faith on social media and in interviews. She has posted scripture on social media and has said her faith helps her through difficult times, including her courageous decision to prioritize mental health at the 2020 Olympics.

Sources

Simone Biles — Wikipedia — Biography of the most decorated gymnast in history
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance — By Simone Biles (Zondervan, 2016). Her autobiography discusses her Catholic faith and how prayer and trust in God sustain her through competition and adversity
How Simone Biles' Faith Guides Her — Biles has shared publicly that her faith helped her through the Larry Nassar abuse scandal and her mental health struggles at the 2020 Olympics

Videos

God is Powerful - Simone Biles Religion Revealed

Explores Biles faith in God and how it shapes her life. 759K views

In Gods Hands: Simone Biles on the Great Advice that Changed Her Life

CBN News interview about the role of faith in her life and career

Simone Biles attributes Olympic success to her faith

Fox News — Biles credits God for her Olympic success