Which sports agency signed Simone Biles in July 2015?

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The sports agency that signed Simone Biles in July 2015 was Octagon.

Biles joined Octagon as she moved from the amateur ranks into professional gymnastics. The agency also represented prominent athletes including fellow American gymnasts Aly Raisman and major Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, giving Biles a management team experienced in global sports and endorsement work.

The timing matters because Biles announced on July 29, 2015, that she would turn professional. She had previously committed to UCLA, but becoming a professional meant giving up her NCAA eligibility. Octagon’s role was not coaching or competition management; it handled representation, marketing, and commercial opportunities.

A common mix-up is confusing Octagon with IMG, Wasserman, or CAA, all of which are major sports and entertainment agencies. Biles’ coach, sponsors, and federation relationships were separate from her agency representation. Octagon remained associated with her public career as she became one of gymnastics’ most marketable athletes.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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