Simone Biles - Central Idea

What is Simone Biles widely regarded as?

• One of the greatest gymnasts of all time

• A famous tennis player

• A renowned swimmer

• A celebrated soccer player

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At what age did Simone Biles win multiple Olympic and World Championship medals?

• 19

• 15

• 21

• 25

What has Simone Biles introduced to the sport of gymnastics?

• Several new skills

• A new scoring system

• A different type of gymnastics attire

• A new gymnastics event

What important issue did Simone Biles bring attention to during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

• Mental health

• Diet and nutrition

• Training techniques

• Sponsorship deals

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What does Simone Biles use her platform to advocate for?

• Athlete safety and mental health awareness

• New gymnastics competitions

• Increased prize money for athletes

• More media coverage for gymnastics

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