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Simone Biles
Most Decorated Gymnast in History | 7-Time Olympic Champion & 11-Time Olympic Medalist | Mental Health Advocate | Champion of Diversity & Inclusion
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with 41 combined World and Olympic medals and seven Olympic golds. But her greatest impact came off the mat: by protecting her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and returning to dominate in Paris, she reshaped the global conversation about well-being. On stage, Biles shares a powerful story of courage, comebacks, and redefining success that inspires audiences to perform at their best.
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Simone Biles biography
Sports speaker Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history and one of the most influential athletes of her generation. With a combined 41 World Championship and Olympic medals, including seven Olympic golds, she has not only rewritten the record books but redefined what courage and longevity look like in elite sport.
Across three Olympic Games, Biles has won 11 Olympic medals. She burst onto the world stage at Rio 2016 with four golds, and at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 she led Team USA to gold and added the all-around and vault titles, capping one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. She also holds 30 World Championship medals, 23 of them gold, and has several signature skills officially named after her in the sport’s code of points.
Redefining Strength and Mental Health
Biles is just as admired for what she did off the apparatus. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she made the courageous decision to withdraw from several finals to protect her mental health after experiencing the “twisties,” a dangerous loss of spatial awareness in mid-air. Her honesty sparked a global conversation about mental well-being in elite sport and gave millions permission to put their health first. Three years later, she returned to dominate the sport once more.
As an African American woman who has reached the pinnacle of a sport long dominated by others, Biles has broken barriers and become a powerful advocate for diversity, equality, and survivors of abuse. Her impact has been recognized far beyond gymnastics, including four Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year awards, and her story has reached new audiences through her memoir and a Netflix documentary series.
As a speaker, Simone Biles shares an extraordinary story of pressure, resilience, and self-belief that resonates with any audience. She speaks candidly about overcoming adversity, redefining success on her own terms, and the importance of mental health and authenticity, leaving listeners inspired to pursue excellence without sacrificing their well-being. Her presence is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Simone Biles Speaking Videos
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Simone Biles shares her journey from overwhelming pressure and public setbacks to one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. She shows audiences how to treat adversity as fuel for growth, drawing on the mindset that took her from doubt back to the top of the Olympic podium. It's an honest, uplifting look at what it really takes to bounce back stronger.
When Biles stepped back at the Tokyo Olympics to protect her mental health, she changed how the world talks about well-being and performance. In this candid keynote, she explains why prioritizing health is not a weakness but a strength, and how individuals and organizations can build cultures that value people over relentless output. Audiences leave with a healthier, more sustainable definition of success.
As a trailblazing African American champion in a sport long dominated by others, Biles has spent her career opening doors for the next generation. She speaks about the importance of representation, using your platform for good, and empowering young people to believe in their own potential. It's an inspiring call to lead with authenticity and lift others as you rise.
Few people understand high-stakes pressure like a gymnast competing for Olympic gold. Biles takes audiences inside the mindset, preparation, and focus required to perform when everything is on the line. She shares practical lessons on confidence, discipline, and staying grounded that translate directly to business and life.
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FAQs on Booking Simone Biles
Why Simone Biles?
Booking Simone Biles brings your audience a once-in-a-generation icon whose story transcends sport. As the most decorated gymnast in history, a seven-time Olympic champion, and a fearless advocate for mental health, she embodies excellence, courage, and authenticity. Biles speaks with rare honesty about performing under immense pressure, overcoming setbacks, and choosing well-being over winning at any cost, themes that resonate deeply with corporate, healthcare, and youth audiences alike. Inspiring, relatable, and globally admired, she leaves audiences motivated to redefine success on their own terms. Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Simone Biles for your next event.
How many Olympic medals has Simone Biles won?
Simone Biles has won 11 Olympic medals: seven gold, two silver, and two bronze, across the 2016 Rio, 2020 Tokyo, and 2024 Paris Games. Combined with her 30 World Championship medals, she has 41 World and Olympic medals in total, making her the most decorated gymnast of all time, male or female.
Why did Simone Biles withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics?
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from several finals after experiencing the "twisties," a dangerous condition in which a gymnast loses spatial awareness in mid-air, making high-difficulty skills unsafe. She chose to prioritize her mental and physical health, a decision widely praised for helping to destigmatize mental health in elite sport. She returned to win three more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
What does Simone Biles speak about?
Simone Biles speaks on resilience, peak performance, mental health, overcoming adversity, and breaking barriers as a trailblazing athlete. Her keynotes inspire audiences to pursue excellence while protecting their well-being and to redefine success on their own terms. To book sports speaker Simone Biles for your conference or corporate event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
How to book Simone Biles as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Simone Biles speaking fee?
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Can I book Simone Biles for a virtual keynote?
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