Simone Biles was always a very active child who loved jumping around.
TRUE
Simone was born in Ohio, USA
TRUE
In 2012, she just missed being selected for the National team.
FALSE- in 2011
She was upset when she was teased by her classmates about her muscly legs.
FALSE- she was proud
Simone Biles is the most successful gymnast of all time
TRUE
Simone's sister is Alexandria.
FALSE- Adria
Simone Biles was born on March 14, 1997.
TRUE
Simone Biles won 5 gold medal at the World Championships.
FALSE- 4 gold medals
A friend noticed her natural talent at the gymnastics centre and she was invited to join a class.
FALSE- a coach
When she was very young, she was in foster care until she and her younger sister, Adria, were adopted by their aunt and uncle.
FALSE- Adopted by her grandparents
She became the first woman in 40 years to win four gold medals at the World Championships!
TRUE
She changed her life at the age of 7, on a school trip to a gymnastics centre.
FALSE- age of 6
Simone was one of the superstars at the Olympic Games in Rio, where, at just 20 years old, she won four gold and one bronze medals.
FALSE- She was 19.
Simone has had setbacks in her journey to stardom, but she has never given up.
TRUE
She has won more World Championship medals than any other man or woman in the history of athletics.
FALSE- history of gymnastics
In fourth grade, she was teased by her classmates about her muscly legs.
FALSE- third grade