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Simone Biles Honored as 2024 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated for 11 Olympic Medals, Including Three Golds in Paris

Jan 2, 2025, 07:51 PM

Simone Biles, an 11-time Olympic medalist, has been named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, following her outstanding performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old gymnast secured four medals at the Games, including three gold medals in the team all-around, individual all-around, and vault, as well as a silver in the floor exercise. This achievement adds to her total of 11 Olympic medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in history. Biles has expressed uncertainty about competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, citing that she feels there is 'almost nothing left to do' and that returning would feel 'greedy.' She is considering the sacrifices involved, such as starting a family and being away from her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. Biles has also indicated that she is not yet ready to fully grasp the magnitude of her legacy in the sport.