How Simone Biles Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Simone Biles across different fields.

Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast recognized as one of the greatest and most decorated of all time. With 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, she holds the record for the most medals won in gymnastics history. Biles is tied for the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast. Her skill and athleticism have solidified her place as a dominant figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

2013: Poor Performance at U.S. Classic and Sports Psychologist Consultation

In July 2013, Simone Biles performed poorly at the U.S. Classic, falling several times and twisting her ankle. Following this, she consulted a sports psychologist who helped her with anxiety and confidence issues.

September 2016: Disclosure of ADHD and Medication Use

In September 2016, following a hack into the World Anti-Doping Agency by the Russian cyber espionage group Fancy Bear, Simone Biles's medical information was released, leading to accusations of doping. Consequently, Biles disclosed on Twitter that she has ADHD and takes medication for it under a therapeutic use exemption, receiving widespread support for her openness.

December 2016: Sponsorship of USS Enterprise and BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year

In December 2016, Simone Biles was chosen as one of the sponsors of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. That same year, she was also named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, becoming only the third gymnast to receive this recognition.

September 2017: Disclosure of ADHD diagnosis

In September 2017, Simone Biles spoke about having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after her medical records were leaked online, revealing that she had been taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) to treat the condition during the Olympics.

September 2021: Inclusion in Time 100

In September 2021, Simone Biles was named to the Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, for "championing mental health".