With the Paris Olympics beginning in a few days, lots of attention will be on American gymnast Simone Biles as she enters her third Summer Games.
Biles enters Paris, France tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medal won by a U.S. gymnast. She also sits at No. 9 among the most decorated female Olympic gymnasts with seven medals in Summer Games.
As Biles prepares to compete in at least five of the six days of gymnastics competition, it’s important to note the people who have helped her become the four-time Olympics gold medalist.
What does Biles’ family tree look like? Here's an account of her most important parts along with husband and siblings:
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Simone Biles parents
Nellie Biles
Ron and Nellie Biles met in San Antonio, Texas. At the time, Ron was serving in the Air Force while Nellie was a young nursing student, according to ESPN’s Undefeated. The two married on Jan. 16, 1977, and the couple has two sons, Adam, and Ronald Jr. Biles previously told People.com that Nellie was instrumental in helping plan her and Owens’ wedding.
Ron Biles
Ron is very close to Biles. Like Nellie, he was pivotal in helping Biles pursue her career in gymnastics. He—along with Nellie—are the owners of the training facility, World Champions Centre, where the prominent gymnast spent many days training in Spring, Texas. They opened the facility in 2014.
Is Simone Biles adopted by her parents?
Biles, her sisters, along with her brother, Tevin, were placed in foster care when they were young due to their mom’s struggle with substance abuse. Following a couple of years in foster care Biles’ parents adopted and raised her and Adria. Meanwhile, Biles’ great aunt adopted Tevin and Ashley and raised them in Cleveland, Ohio.
Who is Simone Biles' husband?
Biles is married to Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. The two announced that they were engaged on Feb. 15, 2022 and got married on April 22, 2023 in Cabo San Lucas. In March, Owens signed a two-year contract with the Bears after previously playing for the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans. He entered the NFL in 2018 as an undrafted free agent from Missouri Western State University.
Does Simone Biles have a sister?
Biles has two sisters, Ashley and Adria. Ashley Biles is 32, seven years older than Simone, and Adria Biles is the youngest sister at 25.
Where is Simone Biles from?
Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio. However, the acclaimed gymnast was raised in Spring, Texas by her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles. They adopted Biles when she was six after she spent three years in foster care.
