Simone Biles
Simone Biles is an American gymnast widely considered the greatest of all time.
She has won more World Championship and Olympic medals than any gymnast in history, and has four skills named after her—moves so difficult no one else had performed them in competition.
Her name has become shorthand for extraordinary athletic dominance: She's the Simone Biles of figure skating.
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- courageFortitude facing danger
twisties · withdrawal · comeback · outspoken · advocate · determination · authenticity · vulnerability
Secure storage chamber
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- dismountGet off something ridden
twist · somersault · handstand · cartwheel · pike · tuck · layout · routine
Superlative status designation
- dominantHaving superior influence
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
- titleholderOne who holds a championship
medalist · legendary · elite · triumph · decorated · preeminent · reigning · unprecedented
Japan's capital city
- RioBrazilian coastal city, shortened
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- all-aroundCapable in many domains
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
Power to exert force
- agilityQuickness and ease
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
flexibility · speed · endurance · muscular · acrobatic · explosive · precision · stamina
Refined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- fluidityState of flowing freely
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
balletic · lithe · nimbleness · expression · musicality · choreography · performance · showmanship
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
courage · twisties · withdrawal · comeback · outspoken · advocate · determination · authenticity · vulnerability · self-care
vault
Secure storage chamber
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
dismount · twist · somersault · handstand · cartwheel · pike · tuck · layout · routine · spotter
GOAT
Superlative status designation
- dominantHaving superior influence
- undefeatedHaving never lost
- record-breakingExceeding prior bests
titleholder · medalist · legendary · elite · triumph · decorated · preeminent · reigning · unprecedented
Tokyo
Japan's capital city
- RioBrazilian coastal city, shortened
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- all-aroundCapable in many domains
strength
Power to exert force
coordination · flexibility · speed · endurance · muscular · acrobatic · explosive · precision · stamina · training
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
finesse · balletic · lithe · nimbleness · expression · musicality · choreography · performance · showmanship · composure
- Olympic ChampionsMichael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Phelps, Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci
- SportswomenSerena Williams, Venus Williams, Mia Hamm, Billie Jean King, Florence Griffith Joyner
- Famous Simones
- GymnastsNadia Comaneci
- Sports LegendsMichael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Babe Ruth
- OlympiansZeus, Michael Phelps, Hera, Usain Bolt, Poseidon
Simone Bilesbenchwarmer
Seldom-used team member
weekend warrior · also-ran · couch potato · never-was · washout
Simone Bilesphysically disabled
Having bodily functional limitations
frail · weak · inflexible · unfit · klutz