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Biles competed at the 2013 [[American Cup (gymnastics)|American Cup]], an [[International Federation of Gymnastics|FIG]] World Cup event.<ref name="2013 AT&T Cup Athletes">{{cite web|title=2013 American Cup Athletes|url=http://attamericancup.com/athletes/|publisher=USA Gymnastics|accessdate=27 February 2013}}</ref> She and [[Katelyn Ohashi]] were named as replacements for [[Elizabeth Price (gymnast)|Elizabeth Price]] and [[Kyla Ross]], both of whom withdrew from the competition roster due to injuries.<ref name="Ohashi and Biles promising pair">{{cite news|last=Lawrence|first=Blythe|title=Promising pair stands in for Fierce Five|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9003401/espnw-katelyn-ohashi-simone-biles-expected-emerge-new-faces-us-gymnastics-american-cup|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=ESPN|date=March 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Ross out of American Cup">{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=Kyla Ross out of American Cup|url=http://espn.go.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/8991157/injury-forces-olympic-champion-kyla-ross-american-cup|accessdate=27 February 2013|date=26 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="Price withdraws">{{cite web|title=Elizabeth Price Withdraws from American Cup|url=http://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=11324|publisher=USA Gymnastics|accessdate=23 February 2013}}</ref> The competition served as the debut of both gymnasts as senior international elites, where Ohashi won gold and Biles took silver.<ref name="Ohashi wins 2013 American Cup">{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=Katelyn Ohashi wins 1st senior event|url=http://espn.go.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/9007785/american-katelyn-ohashi-15-wins-first-senior-gymnastics-competition|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=ESPN|date=March 2, 2013}}</ref> |
Biles competed at the 2013 [[American Cup (gymnastics)|American Cup]], an [[International Federation of Gymnastics|FIG]] World Cup event.<ref name="2013 AT&T Cup Athletes">{{cite web|title=2013 American Cup Athletes|url=http://attamericancup.com/athletes/|publisher=USA Gymnastics|accessdate=27 February 2013}}</ref> She and [[Katelyn Ohashi]] were named as replacements for [[Elizabeth Price (gymnast)|Elizabeth Price]] and [[Kyla Ross]], both of whom withdrew from the competition roster due to injuries.<ref name="Ohashi and Biles promising pair">{{cite news|last=Lawrence|first=Blythe|title=Promising pair stands in for Fierce Five|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9003401/espnw-katelyn-ohashi-simone-biles-expected-emerge-new-faces-us-gymnastics-american-cup|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=ESPN|date=March 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Ross out of American Cup">{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=Kyla Ross out of American Cup|url=http://espn.go.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/8991157/injury-forces-olympic-champion-kyla-ross-american-cup|accessdate=27 February 2013|date=26 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="Price withdraws">{{cite web|title=Elizabeth Price Withdraws from American Cup|url=http://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=11324|publisher=USA Gymnastics|accessdate=23 February 2013}}</ref> The competition served as the debut of both gymnasts as senior international elites, where Ohashi won gold and Biles took silver.<ref name="Ohashi wins 2013 American Cup">{{cite news|last=Associated Press|title=Katelyn Ohashi wins 1st senior event|url=http://espn.go.com/olympics/gymnastics/story/_/id/9007785/american-katelyn-ohashi-15-wins-first-senior-gymnastics-competition|accessdate=2 March 2013|newspaper=ESPN|date=March 2, 2013}}</ref> |
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Biles continued her first senior year with wins in Italy, Germany, and Hartford, Connecticut, at the national championships. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997 in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. |
Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997 in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Because her mother was unable to care for her and her siblings, Simone's grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, adopted Simone and her sister Adria. She has two brothers named Ronald & Adam. <ref name="Simone Biles is Best in the U.S.">{{cite web|title= Gymnast Simone Biles is Best in the U.S. |url=http://www.csnhouston.com/video_content_type/gymnast-simone-biles-best-us=14 September 2013}}</ref> She is a homeschooled 11th grader and will graduate in 2015.<ref name="Simone Biles official site bio">{{cite web|title=Simone Biles Biography|url=http://www.gym-style.com/simonebiles/about.htm|publisher=Gym Style|accessdate=27 February 2013}}</ref> |
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Biles trains 30 hours per week at Bannon's Gymnastix under her head and assistant coaches Aimee Boorman and Luis Brasesco.<ref name="Simone Biles official site bio" /> |
Biles trains 30 hours per week at Bannon's Gymnastix under her head and assistant coaches Aimee Boorman and Luis Brasesco.<ref name="Simone Biles official site bio" /> |
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In late July, Biles competed at the CoverGirl Classic in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. Biles placed fifth on balance beam and floor exercise. |
In late July, Biles competed at the CoverGirl Classic in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. Biles placed fifth on balance beam and floor exercise. |
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In August Biles competed at the [[USA National Gymnastics Championships|Visa Championships]] in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota]]. Biles tied seventh on vault. |
In August, Biles competed at the [[USA National Gymnastics Championships|Visa Championships]] in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota]]. Biles tied seventh on vault. |
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===2012=== |
===2012=== |
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In May, Biles competed at American Classic in [[Huntsville, Texas]] |
In May, Biles competed at American Classic in [[Huntsville, Texas]] and placed first all-around. Biles also placed first on vault, tied for 2nd on floor exercise, placed 3rd on balance beam and 4th on uneven bars. |
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In late May, Biles competed at the 2012 [[Secret US Classic]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. Biles finished first all-around with a score of 58.150. Biles also finished first on vault, second on floor exercise and sixth on balance beam. |
In late May, Biles competed at the 2012 [[Secret US Classic]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]]. Biles finished first all-around with a score of 58.150. Biles also finished first on vault, second on floor exercise and sixth on balance beam. |
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In April, Biles competed at the 2013 [[City of Jesolo Trophy]] in [[Jesolo, Italy]], she and her teammates helped USA win the team title. Biles also took the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise titles. |
In April, Biles competed at the 2013 [[City of Jesolo Trophy]] in [[Jesolo, Italy]], she and her teammates helped USA win the team title. Biles also took the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise titles. |
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In July Biles competed at the Secret U.S. Classics (the qualifying meet for the national championships), Biles won no medals and dropped out of the vault competition after tweaking her ankle on the floor exercise. Biles did however qualify to the 2013 P&G Championships. |
In July, Biles competed at the Secret U.S. Classics (the qualifying meet for the national championships), Biles won no medals and dropped out of the vault competition after tweaking her ankle on the floor exercise. Biles did however qualify to the 2013 P&G Championships. |
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In August Biles competed at the 2013 P&G Championships. On August 17, 2013, Biles was crowned the national champion ahead of 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist [[Kyla Ross]]. Biles also won silver medals on vault,uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Following the P&G Championships Biles was named to the USA Senior National Team and was invited to the qualifying camp for the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] in Texas. Biles was named to the USA World Championships Team. |
In August, Biles competed at the 2013 P&G Championships. On August 17, 2013, Biles was crowned the national champion ahead of 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist [[Kyla Ross]]. Biles also won silver medals on vault,uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Following the P&G Championships Biles was named to the USA Senior National Team and was invited to the qualifying camp for the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] in Texas. Biles was named to the USA World Championships Team. |
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====2013 World Championships==== |
====2013 World Championships==== |
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In October Biles competed at the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] in [[Antwerp, Belgium]]. Biles won the Women's All-Around competition with a score of 60.216. She went on to win silver in the vault final with a final average of 15.595 behind defending World Champion and Olympic silver medallist [[McKayla Maroney]], a bronze medal on balance beam with a 14.333 and gold on the floor exercise, with a score of 15.000. She also qualified for the uneven bars final, where she finished fourth. |
In October Biles competed at the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]] in [[Antwerp, Belgium]]. Biles won the Women's All-Around competition with a score of 60.216. She went on to win silver in the vault final with a final average of 15.595 behind defending World Champion and Olympic silver medallist [[McKayla Maroney]], a bronze medal on balance beam with a 14.333, and gold on the floor exercise, with a score of 15.000. She also qualified for the uneven bars final, where she finished fourth. |
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==Routines== |
==Routines== |
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| Full name | Simone Arianne Biles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented |  United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 14, 1997 Columbus, Ohio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Spring, Texas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 4 ft 9 in (145 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2012 - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gym | Bannon's Gymnastix Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Aimee Boorman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assistant coach(es) | Luis Brasesco | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eponymous skills | (FloorExercise) Double Layout Half Out | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Simone Arianne Biles (born March 14, 1997) is an American artistic gymnast. Biles is the reigning 2013 US National All-Around Champion and 2013 World All-Around Champion.[1]
Biles is the 2012 Junior National Champion on vault, and also won a bronze medal in the all-around competition.[2] [3]
Biles competed at the 2013 American Cup, an FIG World Cup event.[4] She and Katelyn Ohashi were named as replacements for Elizabeth Price and Kyla Ross, both of whom withdrew from the competition roster due to injuries.[5][6][7] The competition served as the debut of both gymnasts as senior international elites, where Ohashi won gold and Biles took silver.[8]
Biles continued her first senior year with wins in Italy, Germany, and Hartford, Connecticut, at the national championships.
Personal life
Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio. Because her mother was unable to care for her and her siblings, Simone's grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, adopted Simone and her sister Adria. She has two brothers named Ronald & Adam. [9] She is a homeschooled 11th grader and will graduate in 2015.[10]
Biles trains 30 hours per week at Bannon's Gymnastix under her head and assistant coaches Aimee Boorman and Luis Brasesco.[10]
Junior career
2011
In early July, Biles began her elite career by competing at the American Classic in Huntsville, Texas. Biles placed third all-around, first on vault and balance beam, fourth on floor exercise and eighth on uneven bars.
In late July, Biles competed at the CoverGirl Classic in Chicago, Illinois. Biles placed fifth on balance beam and floor exercise.
In August, Biles competed at the Visa Championships in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Biles tied seventh on vault.
2012
In May, Biles competed at American Classic in Huntsville, Texas and placed first all-around. Biles also placed first on vault, tied for 2nd on floor exercise, placed 3rd on balance beam and 4th on uneven bars.
In late May, Biles competed at the 2012 Secret US Classic in Chicago, Illinois. Biles finished first all-around with a score of 58.150. Biles also finished first on vault, second on floor exercise and sixth on balance beam.
In June, Biles competed at the Visa Championships in St.Louis, Missouri. Biles finished third all-around. Biles also finished first on vault and sixth on uneven bars,balance beam and floor exercise. Following the 2012 Visa Championships Biles was named to the USA Junior National Team.
Senior career
2013
In March, Biles began her senior career. Biles competed at the American Cup in Worcester, Massachusetts, and finished second all-around earning the silver medal behind American teammate, Katelyn Ohashi[8][11]
In April, Biles competed at the 2013 City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy, she and her teammates helped USA win the team title. Biles also took the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise titles.
In July, Biles competed at the Secret U.S. Classics (the qualifying meet for the national championships), Biles won no medals and dropped out of the vault competition after tweaking her ankle on the floor exercise. Biles did however qualify to the 2013 P&G Championships.
In August, Biles competed at the 2013 P&G Championships. On August 17, 2013, Biles was crowned the national champion ahead of 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyla Ross. Biles also won silver medals on vault,uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. Following the P&G Championships Biles was named to the USA Senior National Team and was invited to the qualifying camp for the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Texas. Biles was named to the USA World Championships Team.
2013 World Championships
In October Biles competed at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Biles won the Women's All-Around competition with a score of 60.216. She went on to win silver in the vault final with a final average of 15.595 behind defending World Champion and Olympic silver medallist McKayla Maroney, a bronze medal on balance beam with a 14.333, and gold on the floor exercise, with a score of 15.000. She also qualified for the uneven bars final, where she finished fourth.
Routines
Simone Biles often performs the following skills on each apparatus:
Vault
2.5 Twisting Yurchenko "Amanar" (round-off, backhandspring entry; 2.5 twisting layout).[12] Total Difficulty Start Value: 6.3 (downgraded from 6.5 in the 2013 - 2016 Code of Points).[13]
Uneven bars
Glide kip cast to handstand (KCHS) with grip change + Weiler 1/2 (D) + Toe-on release back to high bar (Maloney) (D); KCHS + Toe-on sole circle 1/1 (Hoefnagel) (D) + Straddled Tkatchev (D); KCHS + Piked Tkatchev (E) + Pak Salto (D); KCHS 1/2 + Stalder shoot up to high bar (Ray) (C); KCHS + giant + giant + Tucked Full-In dismount (D).[12] Total Difficulty Start Value: 6.1.
Balance beam
Squat to rear support mount (A); Double turn in tuck stand (D); Sissone (A) + Straddle Jump (A); Front Aerial Walkover (D); Switch Split Leap 1/2 (D) + Back Tuck (C); Front Tuck (D); flip flop step-out (B) + flip flop two-feet (B) + Layout two-feet (E); Split Leap 1/1 (D) + Back Pike (C); flip flop step-out (B) + flip flop two-feet (B) + Tucked Full-In dismount (G).[12] Total Difficulty Start Value: 6.5.
Floor exercise
Silivas - Double Back(2/1):(H); Gogean - Split Leap (3/2):(D); Biles - Double Layout (1/2 Out):(G); Double Turn in Tuck Stand (D); Switch Leap (B); Switch Leap (1/1):(D); Johnson - Switch Leap (1/4):(C); Layout (5/2) (D) + Front Layout (B) + 0.1 CV; Double Back (1/1):(E) [12] Total Difficulty Start Value: 6.5.
References
- ^ "Houston gymnast Simone Biles wins world championship". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Simone Biles". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Women's Artistic Gymnastics National Teams". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "2013 American Cup Athletes". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Lawrence, Blythe (March 1, 2013). "Promising pair stands in for Fierce Five". ESPN. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ Associated Press (26 February 2013). "Kyla Ross out of American Cup". Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Elizabeth Price Withdraws from American Cup". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ a b Associated Press (March 2, 2013). "Katelyn Ohashi wins 1st senior event". ESPN. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ September 2013 "Gymnast Simone Biles is Best in the U.S."
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ a b "Simone Biles Biography". Gym Style. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "2013 American Cup FIG World Cup Results". Gymnastics Results. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Simone Biles Routines". Gym Style. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "FIG Executive Committee - Official News" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
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