Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance

Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her into one of the top gymnasts in the world-as well as a strong contender for the Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. In her own words, Simone recounts the events, challenges, and trials that have carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the 2016 Olympic team. Along that path, Simone has garnered fourteen world medals, ten of them gold. Therefore she has the most World Championship gold medals of any female gymnast, and she is the most decorated U.S. female gymnast in World Championship history. Through years of hard work and determination, Simone has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive, while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. For the first time, Simone shares her inspiring personal story-one filled with daily acts of courage and unlikely dreams.