Simone Biles
Simone Biles is arguably the greatest gymnast in history and her list of accomplishments is unmatched despite being only 22 years old. Before making her debut at the Olympics in 2016, she had claimed an impressive 10 golds at the World Championships and at the 2016 Olympics, she captured a gold medal in the team event and in the vault, all-around and floor exercise (all are individual events). After being on hiatus for a year, Biles returned for the World Championships in 2018 and claimed victory in each category. The superstar won the vault, balance beam, all-around and floor exercise at the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships in 2019. Biles will likely compete at the 2020 Olympics and try to add to her already legendary record.
Simone Biles
Kristi Yamaguchi
Many people would immediately think of figure skating when they hear the word Winter Olympics. At the 1992 Games in Albertville, Yamaguchi took center stage and won gold in the ladies’ singles over fellow American Nancy Kerrigan and Midori Ito. Yamaguchi was fresh off her victories at the World Championships in 1991 and 1992. In 1996, she established the Always Dream Foundation, and it focuses on early childhood education and literacy. She was the champion of season six of Dancing with the Stars and has published a children’s book that has won awards.
Kristi Yamaguchi
