A record-breaking champion and medal-winning athlete, Simone Biles is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

While she is immensely accomplished and world-renowned today,Biles has faced significant adversityon the road to greatness.

There’s nothing I could say to them to thank them enough" (perToday).

Simone Biles smiling in 2024

“She was in and out of jail.

I never had mom to run to.

I do remember always being hungry and afraid” (perToday).

Adria and Simone Biles taking a selfie together

“She always fed it, but she never fed us.”

“We were very fortunate that you got to stay with your siblings,” Simone said.

In “Simone vs. “That’s when you know you’re truly a mother.”

Simone Biles posing in between her parents, Nellie and Ronald Biles

I definitely got a second shot at life.”