Three years ago in Tokyo, the scene ended with Biles removing herself from multiple finals to protect her safety — prompting an international discussion about mental health. Yet Biles is determined to ...

Silver medalist Simone Biles the U.S. hugs bronze medalist, Jordan Chiles of the U.S. during the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024.

The 27-year-old American star has been intent almost from the start on pushing the sport in new directions by doing things that have never been done before. Simone Biles powered a dominant U.S.