The 2026–27 Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. She is the most decorated gymnast in history with 41 medals across World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Biles’s extraordinary accomplishments have received widespread recognition, including the youngest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, TIME's 100 Most Influential People, Forbes' 30 Under 30, among others. An ambassador for Friends of the Children, Biles utilizes her platform to help advocate for change and support initiatives that provide education and assistance for children and young adults associated with adoption, foster care, and overall wellness.
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