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Biles made history in 2016 when she scored four gold medals at the Rio De Janeiro Olympics.
In no time, she became a global superstar and a legend within the sport of gymnastics.
During her absence,the athlete prioritized her mental healthand became an advocate for cognitive therapy.
In 2024, Biles made her gold medal-winning comeback at the Paris Olympic Games.
“Gymnastics was everything to me.
And it still is, but I just have a different outlook on it,” the athlete revealed.
“Gymnastics is something that I do, but this is who I am outside of the sport.
Let’s take a look at them all.
As a promising newcomer, Biles swept the competition with her awe-inspiring moves.
The then-19-year old nabbed four gold medals, becoming the first American female gymnast to achieve such a feat.
In addition to her golds, Biles also claimed a bronze medal for her balance beam routine.
Speaking withAndscapein 2016, Biles explained that she hadn’t necessarily planned on making history during her Olympic debut.
“If that’s the best I can do that day, then I’m good with it.”
Biles' pal Jake Miller chronicled the process in a series of Instagram stories.
At the end of her session, Biles flaunted her new ink onInstagramand wrote, “First tat.
Never too late to get the rings tatted.”
And even after all of the traumas and the downfalls I’ve always risen” (viaNetflix).
It’s no secret thatSimone Biles has endured a lot of tragedy in her life.
Nowadays, however, the gymnast seems to be in a much better place.
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“It just says XO,” the Olympian toldNBC Sportsof her ink.
“It’s a little faded.
I need to get it touched up.”
So I went and got one."
“I’m a good child!,” she declared.
This tattoo lies on the back of her right arm, just above her elbow.
Like the rest of her ink, it’s small, stylized, and composed of thin lines.
The gymnast showed off her tattoo in a 2021Instagrampost, which featured Biles posing in a striped bathing suit.
Of course, Biles isn’t Team USA’s only tattoo enthusiast not by a long shot.
Biles' Olympic teammate Jordan Chiles has a sizable tattoo collection.
Plus, fellow gold-medalist Suni Lee sports several pieces of body art.
“I think all of us.
Yeah, I think we are all,” Chiles toldPeople.
“Except for Simone, because she already has one.
I already know where I’m getting mine.”
In 2021, Biles raved about Owens while chatting with"Today"host Hoda Kotb.
“I love him,” the Olympian shared.
“We have a great time together.
Our personalities match right up.
We have the same sense of humor.
And he’s just great.”
Owens proposed to Biles in February 2022, and the pair exchanged wedding vows the following year.
In February 2023, Biles and Owens got matching tattoos to celebrate their love.
“We have matching 444 tats,” the Olympian wrote (viaPopSugar).
Biles also revealed the significance of the tattoo, explaining that it means, “4better 4worse 4ever.
“Both spouses bear their “444” tattoos just above the ditch of their elbows.
This time, the all-star sported a tattoo featuring two tiny butterflies on the top of her right hand.
The phrase was written in capital letters and composed of thin, carefully drawn lines.
Biles' tattoo artist, Sydney Smith, toldTMZshe enjoyed working with Biles.
It’s always a good time getting to do what I love every day!”
Smith told TMZ that the session lasted for about 90 minutes.
After finishing the tat, Smith shared a photo of it on her Instagram page.
In the snapshot, Biles can be seen from behind looking totally relaxed while showing off her fresh ink.
Biles debuted her new tattoo during a pitstop on her 2024 Gold Over America Tour.
From documenting her travels to showing off her makeup looks, the Olympian loves sharing life updates with fans.
One of her favorite topics to post about is her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens.
In September 2024, Biles showed her affection for Owens by getting a tattoo in his honor.
“It’s a little ‘J.'”
