Simone Biles is a trailblazing gymnast who has redefined the sport with her unparalleled talent, dedication, and record-breaking achievements.
She has a staggering 11 Olympic medals (7 gold) and 30 world championship medals.
Biles’ ability to push the boundaries of the sport and her unwavering commitment to excellence has made her an inspiration to millions and a true icon in the world of gymnastics.
Breaking one record at the ultimate event for your sport is significant in and of itself. But Simone Biles broke several records at this year’s Olympics.
The following is a list compiled after analysis of data from Actionnetwork.com and NBC Sports Olympic coverage.
Most Decorated American Gymnast
With her first medal in the women’s team gymnastics event, Simone Biles became the most decorated American gymnast of all time.
She entered Paris tied with Shannon Miller, each having earned 7 overall medals. When all was said and done, Biles ended up with 11 medals overall (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) after earning a silver in her final event.
Most Olympic Gold Medals For An American Gymnast
With three gold medals in the 2024 Olympics, Biles vaulted past male gymnast Anton Heida for the most Olympic gold medals won by an American in gymnastics.
Heida won a remarkable five gold medals at the 1904 Olympics.
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All-Around Gold Twice
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles became one of only 3 female gymnasts to win the Individual all-around artistic gymnastics gold medal at the Olympics two times.
She joins Larisa Latynina (1956 and 1960) and Čáslavská (1964 and 1968) in that distinction.
Oldest American Gold Medalist In All-Around Gymnastics Event
With her performance in the all-around routine in Paris, Simone Biles became the oldest American gymnast to win a gold medal in that event at the Olympics.
At 27 years and 140 days, Biles easily eclipsed Paul Hamm’s record in the 2004 Olympics. He was 21 years and 326 days.
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Oldest American Gold Medalist In Any Gymnastics Event
Prior to these Olympic Games, Aly Raisman was the oldest champion in her sport of gymnastics with two gold medals in 2016 at age 22.
Simone bests that at age 27. And look out – she’s left the door open for competing again in 2028 at the age of 31!
Most Medals For Team Gymnastics Events (American)
Simon Biles also became the first American gymnast to win 3 medals for the gymnastics team events. Gold in Rio and Paris, as well as silver in Tokyo.
That also ties her with Polina Astakhova, Larysa Latynina, and Ludmilla Tourischeva for the most medals won (by individual gymnasts) for that event.
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Longest Gap Between Gold Medals In Individual All-Around Event
Simone Biles broke the record of Larisa Latynina and Věra Čáslavská for the longest gap between gold medals in Individual all-around artistic gymnastics events at the Olympics.
Both Latynina and Čáslavská won in consecutive Olympic games 4 years apart, while Biles won 8 years after winning her first gold medal in Rio.
Most Gold Medals In Women’s Vault
Simone Biles tied Věra Čáslavská for the most gold medals in the women’s vault event at the Olympics. They each grabbed 2.
Čáslavská’s came in 1964 and 1968, while Biles topped the competition in 2016 and 2024. Simone withdrew in the 2020 Games due to mental health issues.
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Longest Gap Between Gold Medals In Vault
Her two gold medals in the individual vault event (2016 and 2024) means, like the all-around event, Simone Biles has set the record for the longest stretch between two such titles.
That goes for male or female gymnasts.
Leads USA To Record Over Soviet Union
Simone Biles’ victory in the Individual all-around artistic gymnastics event helped to break a tie between the United States and the former Soviet Union.
America is now the sole holder of the record for the most gold medals in the female Individual all-around artistic gymnastics event at the Olympics with 7. The Soviet Union has 6 golds (they still lead in overall medals with 18).
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