The legendary gymnast is set to make a stunning comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming to dominate the gymnastics finals in the all-around, vault, and floor events.
This will be Biles' third Olympic appearance, after the "twisties", a phenomenon where gymnasts lose their spatial awareness in mid-air, forced her to withdraw from multiple events during the Tokyo Olympics. Despite this setback, Biles still earned a bronze medal in Tokyo, adding to her impressive tally of seven Olympic medals.
Since then, Biles has continued to shatter records, claiming her sixth world all-around title in 2023. She is now the most decorated gymnast in history, having amassed 37 medals across the World Championships and Olympics, along with nine all-around national titles. Biles also boasts five moves named after her, a testament to her unparalleled skill and innovation.
While Biles has already left an indelible mark on the gymnastics world, she has the potential to achieve even greater feats in Paris. Here's what to look out for:
Most Olympic Gold Medals for an American Gymnast: Biles currently holds four Olympic gold medals. With two more golds in Paris, she would surpass Anton Heida's record of five gold medals for an American gymnast.
Most Decorated American Olympic Gymnast: With just one more medal, Biles will surpass Shannon Miller to become the most decorated American Olympic gymnast, both having seven Olympic medals.
Oldest American Female Gymnast to Win Olympic Gold: At 27 years old, Biles has a chance to break the record held by Aly Raisman, who won two gold medals in 2016 at the age of 22.
Most Gold Medals by a Female American Athlete: A remarkable five gold medals in Paris would see Biles surpass the record of eight gold medals held by swimmer Jenny Thompson.
Biles has already shown her dominance, impressing at the recent Olympic trials and securing a spot on Team USA. She even received cheers from Taylor Swift for her floor routine set to the pop star's hit, "...Ready For It?".
In preparation for the Games, Biles has been seen landing a complex vault known as the "Biles II" in training sessions in Paris. This extremely difficult move, formerly called the Yurchenko double pike, requires exceptional skill and athleticism.
Biles has submitted an original skill on uneven bars, supposedly her "weakest" event, to the International Gymnastics Federation. If she successfully performs the move in Paris, it will be named after her, adding another feather to her cap.
After the Olympics, Biles is set to embark on a post-Olympic tour with other top gymnasts. The star, recently married to football safety Jonathan Owens, has not yet revealed her plans beyond that, but there is no doubt that she will continue to inspire generations to come with her athleticism and grace.