Simone Biles has been chosen as the Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated for the year 2024.

At just 27 years old, Simone Biles has already achieved incredible success in the world of gymnastics. With an impressive 11 Olympic medals under her belt, Biles was recently named the 2024 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated on January 2nd.

In an interview with Good Morning America, Biles shared her excitement about the honor, saying "Honestly, it is such a huge honor. I know some of the greats that have won it in prior years, so just keeping gymnastics on the map is really exciting. I know a lot of people love the sport of gymnastics during an Olympic year and have followed my career closely, but I was still very shocked."

Sports Illustrated praised Biles for her remarkable achievements, stating "Simone Biles is Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year because she won gold, and then another gold, and then another; because she changed the face of her sport and the conversations around athletes in general; because she continues to speak out about issues that matter to her." The magazine also highlighted Biles' resilience and determination, referencing a moment at the Paris Olympics where she wondered if she was about to experience the darkest period of her career before ultimately pushing through and excelling.

The award ceremony will take place on January 7th in Las Vegas, hosted by Keegan-Michael Key. Biles' 2024 was made even more remarkable by her groundbreaking performance at the Paris Olympics, where she added three gold medals and one silver medal to her already extensive collection in team, all-around, vault, and floor exercise events.

According to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Biles currently holds the second-most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history, with a total of 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. Last year, the Sportsperson of the Year honor was awarded to Deion Sanders.

Biles' impressive accomplishments and unwavering dedication to her sport have solidified her place as one of the greatest athletes of our time. Her impact goes beyond the world of gymnastics, inspiring others to chase their dreams and speak out about important issues. We can't wait to see what she will achieve next.

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