Athletes to Watch: Simone Biles After taking about a year off from the sport following the Rio Games, the four-time 2016 Olympic gold medalist returned to competition in July 2018 under a new coach, Laurent Landi. Landi previously coached Biles’ Rio teammate, Madison Kocian, to silver on uneven bars at the 2016 Olympics, and under Landi’s guidance Biles has significantly improved her own uneven bars routine, making her a medal threat in a sixth event for Tokyo. In her comeback – she won medals in all six events at the 2018 World Championships, including four golds – Biles has defied all reasonable expectations for a returning gymnast by increasing her level of difficulty from the Rio Games, and improving upon her weakest apparatus, uneven bars. She became the first woman since 1987 to win a medal in all six events at Worlds, and she did so while dealing with a kidney stone throughout the competition. Visit Simone's Team USA profile Athlete Info Sport Gymnastics Height 4'8" Weight 105 Date of Birth March 14th, 1997 Hometown Spring, Texas Current Residence Spring, Texas Trivia Simone is the most decorated female gymnast in U.S. history with 14 world medals and 10 golds. She has four dogs; Maggie, Atlas, Lily and Bella. At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Simone was the shortest of the 555 U.S. Olympic athletes. Grow your Olympic knowledge Taquero Joy Alvarez’s and His Climb in Popularity on the Los Angeles’ Streets Jorge "Joy" Alvarez explains how his LA28 'A' logo is meant to inspire those who are struggling. U.S.A. Cycling Standout Mandy Marquardt Grateful for Two Distinctive and Memorable Coaches U.S.A. Cycling Standout Mandy Marquardt Grateful for Two Distinctive and Memorable Coaches Steven Harrington’s Wild Wild West in Los Angeles Steven uses imagery and art to showcase his love of Los Angeles and what it represents to him. SportsEngine Spotlight: Chloe Kim The 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony kicks off February 3rd, and SportsEngine is spotlighting eight of the reigning and emerging stars for Team USA. Your Guide to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum The U.S. Olympic Paralympic Museum stands as a beacon of athlete excellence and accessibility. Understanding Paralympic Classifications: A Comprehensive Guide Paralympic classifications are pivotal in leveling the competitive field for athletes with disabilities. View More sports in this article Gymnastics tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine