Simone Biles's net worth is estimated at around $25 million, built almost entirely from endorsement deals rather than prize money, since gymnastics offers little in direct competition earnings. She is the most decorated gymnast in history, with a combined 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, and her career is now defined as much by her comeback story as by the medals themselves: a widely covered withdrawal from most of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons, followed by three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics three years later.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Simone Arianne Biles |
| Born | March 14, 1997, Columbus, Ohio |
| Height | 4 ft 8 in (142 cm) |
| Known For | Most decorated gymnast in history: 11 Olympic medals (7 gold), 30 World Championship medals (23 gold) |
| 2021 | Withdrew from most of the Tokyo Olympics after developing "the twisties," a loss of spatial awareness mid-air |
| 2024 | Won 3 gold medals (team, all-around, vault) and 1 silver (floor) at the Paris Olympics |
| Marriage | Married NFL safety Jonathan Owens in 2023 |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $25 million |
Early Life
Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio, the third of four children. Her birth mother struggled with substance abuse and was unable to care for the children, and all four siblings spent time in foster care as a result. In 2003, Biles's maternal grandfather, Ron Biles, and his wife, Nellie, formally adopted her and her younger sister, Adria, raising them in Spring, Texas. Biles began homeschooling in 2012 to focus on gymnastics training as her competitive career accelerated.
Rise to the Top of Gymnastics
Biles won four gold medals and one bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, establishing herself as the sport's dominant force alongside a run of World Championship titles that made her the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in the sport's history.
The 2021 Tokyo Withdrawal
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), Biles withdrew from the team final and most individual events after developing "the twisties" -- a temporary, potentially dangerous loss of spatial awareness during twisting skills. She still competed in and won a team silver medal and an individual bronze on balance beam, and her decision to prioritize her safety and mental health over competing drew widespread public support and made her a prominent voice on athlete mental health.
The Paris 2024 Comeback
Three years later, at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles returned to full competition and won three gold medals -- in the team event, the individual all-around, and vault -- along with a silver medal in the floor exercise final, cementing a comeback widely covered as one of the defining athletic stories of the Games.
Personal Life
Biles married Jonathan Owens, a safety in the NFL, in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simone Biles's net worth?
Estimated at around $25 million, driven primarily by endorsement deals rather than gymnastics prize money.
Why did Simone Biles withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics?
She developed "the twisties," a loss of spatial awareness during twisting skills, and withdrew from most events to protect her safety and mental health, while still winning a team silver and individual bronze.
How did Simone Biles do at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
She won three gold medals (team, all-around, vault) and one silver (floor exercise), completing her comeback from Tokyo.
Who is Simone Biles married to?
NFL safety Jonathan Owens, whom she married in 2023.