Brave Stories: Simone Biles, the gold-winning gymnast

Hi, listeners! It's time for a new Brave Story. In honor of the Paris 2024 Olympics, we will be sharing stories of athletes who made history. Simone Biles is the third episode in a series of inspiring tales of athletes who broke barriers and left an indelible mark on the sport. 🤸‍♀️✨ In this episode, Emma meets Simone Biles, the incredible gymnast who has won more medals than any other gymnast in U.S. history. Discover how her dedication and perseverance led her to become one of the greatest athletes of all time. Simone Biles was born in the United States in 1997. She has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in U.S. history. She is a seven-time national champion, an Olympic champion from Rio 2016, and a five-time world champion, the only gymnast to achieve this title three consecutive times. She recently led Team USA to a gold medal in the women's gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Pssst, families! This message is for you: if you enjoyed this podcast, you can download ⁠⁠Papumba⁠⁠ to access over 500 educational activities for the little ones, including games, videos, books, and much more!