In what year was Simone Biles born?

Simone Biles was born in 1997, specifically on March 14, in Columbus, Ohio. She was raised in the United States and became one of the most accomplished artistic gymnasts in history.

Biles began gymnastics as a child after visiting a gym on a daycare field trip. Her natural power, balance, and exceptional aerial awareness quickly stood out, and she progressed through the U.S. junior and senior programs. By the time she reached the 2016 Rio Olympics, she was already the reigning world all-around champion.

A common mix-up is confusing her birth year with the years of her Olympic appearances. Biles competed at the 2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo, and 2024 Paris Games. Although the Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 after postponement, she was still 24 years old at those Games. Her 1997 birth year also places her among the generation of athletes who emerged after the 2000s gymnastics era.