Who is Simone Biles? / by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu.
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TextDescription: 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmISBN: - 9780593521762
- 9780593521779
- 796.44092 B 23/eng/20230106
- GV460.2.B55 L65 2023
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Includes bibliographical references.
Who Is Simone Biles? -- From Ohio to Texas -- Finding gymnastics -- Rising up the ranks -- Becoming an Olympian -- Looking out for herself -- Timelines.
"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"--
Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop
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