Simone Biles

If you are interested in sports and gymnastics in particular, then you should definitely know such a gifted artistic gymnast as Simone Biles.

She was welcomed in Ohio and became the third out of four children in a family. Due to the fact that parents couldn’t take care of them, they were placed in foster care but later the celebrity’s maternal grandmother adopted two youngest kids.

A future star got passionate about gymnastics at the age of 6 and because she devoted up to 32 hours a week to this sport, she was homeschooled.

At the age of 11 she began her career at the American Classic that took place in Houston. Next year, she also participated there and placed first all-around and on vault. This result provided her with an opportunity to get a place at the 2012 USA Gymnastics National Championships.

For many years, Simone participated in a number of championships in various countries and was even a part of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. All this made her one of the most recognized gymnasts across the globe and brought her over 30 medals.

Today, she keeps developing her path in the world of sports as well as attends The University of the People, where she studies business administration.

Would you like to know more fascinating details about the athlete’s life? Well, then check these top 5 little-known facts out:

• She is scared of bees.
• As a sportswoman, she looks after her weight but during cheat days allows herself to eat pizza, as it makes her happy.
• She loves doing her own eye makeup.
• Her net worth is estimated at around 2 million dollars.
• She has four German shepherds at home.