JOURNAL ARTICLE

Simone Biles Is Still Dominating Gymnastics. She's Also Changing It.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Park, Alice 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, highlighting her athletic achievements and transformative impact on the sport of gymnastics. Biles has earned 30 world-championship medals, nine national all-around titles, and seven Olympic medals, and has introduced five new gymnastics moves named after her, including the unprecedented Yurchenko double pike vault. Beyond her technical contributions, Biles has influenced a cultural shift within U.S. gymnastics by promoting a more positive and supportive team environment. Her career has also been marked by resilience amid the USA Gymnastics sexual-abuse scandal involving former national-team doctor Larry Nassar, and she has become a prominent advocate for mental health awareness.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:178554202
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