Tokyo 2020 is finally upon us and the world is ready to see the greatest event in sports after a long wait. Simone Biles will show up at the Summer Olympics looking to extend her legacy as one of the greatest – if not the best – artistic gymnasts of all time.
With a combined30 medalsto her name between Olympic Games and World Championships, she is the most decorated American gymnast everand the third one in world history. In Tokyo, Biles will try to become the firstfemalegymnast in over 50 years to become an Olympic champion for the second straight time.
Simone Biles heads into the sports’ biggest event as favorite to win the gold medal in team, all-around, vault, and floor, just as she did in Río 2016, while she is also a strong candidate to claim the gold medal in balance beam events this time, after claiming bronze five years ago. Here, find outSimone Biles’ height, what’s her age, weight, and net worth.
How tall is Simone Biles?
The five-time artistic gymnast world champion has impressed not only with her technique and routines, but also with her height. Simone Biles is4 ft 8 in(142 cm), which is an advantage for her when it comes to spin at high speeds or rotate in the air.
In her first Olympics appearance,Biles was the shortest American athlete to compete at Río 2016. That time, her outstanding performances saw her claiming four gold medalsand a bronze.
How old is Simone Biles?
Simone Biles. (Getty)
Born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, Simone Biles is 24 years old. She began her career as an artistic gymnast at a young age, being only 8 when she was already practicing with big-name coaches. From then on, she kept on rising in gymnastics until becoming the superstar she is nowadays.
Biles made herfirst Olympic Games appearance only at19 years of age, when she proved hertalent by collecting five medals. At Tokyo 2020, she will be the second-oldest American gymnast, only behindMyKayla Skinner, who was born in December 1996.
What is Simone Biles’ weight?
Simone Biles is ready for Tokyo 2020. (Getty)
The most successful American gymnast of all time is ready to look for adding more accolades to her career at Tokyo 2020. Simone Biles weighs 104 lbs (47 kg) and is expected to keep on cementing her legacy in the Olympics.
What is Simone Biles’ net worth?
Success not only brought her gold medals and multiple accolades, but Simone Biles has obviously made good money along the way. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Simone Biles’s net worth is $6 million.
Her four gold medals at Río 2016 have certainly earned her some cash, but, according toWomen’s Health, she has also made a lot through endorsement deals and sponsored content onsocial media.
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