Simone Biles Sends Clear Message After Big Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 6:20 PM ET

Few professional athletes transcend their sport, and yet, Simone Biles has long been one of those rare figures.

Over the past decade, Biles has built a resume that practically reads like fiction.

Since 2016, she has racked up 11 Olympic medals (seven Gold), tying her with Věra Čáslavská as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast and the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time.

This doesn't even include her 30 World Championship medals, nine national all-around titles, and a growing list of flips, twists, and soars that most gymnasts wouldn't even dare to attempt.

And now, she's been recognized once again, not just by judges or medal committees, but by the world itself.

"Incredibly honored to be included in the 2025 #TIME100 list ❤️✨ ," Biles said. "time.com/time100 Thank you, @time."

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On April 17, 2025, Biles confirmed her inclusion in the 2025 TIME100, TIME magazine's prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Each year, the TIME100 celebrates individuals who are shaping the future, including past honorees like Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Naomi Osaka.

This wasn't just a nod to Biles' incredible gymnastic career, but to her broader influence on a generation as a recognized advocate for mental health, support for foster youth, and more.

Following a stunning comeback in 2023 and a golden campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she claimed three golds and a silver, Biles has once again redefined greatness.

In 2025, Biles joins the list alongside superstars Jalen Hurts, the Eagles QB fresh off a Super Bowl win, and Serena Williams, continuing her off-court dominance through business and activism.

This news was a reminder that, as great of an athlete as Simone Biles is, her true impact lies beyond the mat.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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