Simone Biles. She made a triumphant return to the mat at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris after battling twisties at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo that took place in 2021. It led to her withdrawing from each event as the most dominant gymnast the sport has ever seen,

After a historic 2024 that saw her become the most-decorated United States gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles has added another accolade to

American gymnast Simone Biles has added another title to her resume. The 11-time Olympic medalist was named Thursday by Sports Illustrated as its 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. The honor comes after a year in which Biles took the 2024 Paris Olympics by storm,

The most decorated gymnast of all time is more than her staggering medal count. She has altered the face of gymnastics, sparked sweeping change across sports—and this year capped it all with an astonishing personal comeback.