Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is surrounded by a strong support system including her husband, Jonathan Owens, and her four siblings
Before going for gold in the Olympics, Simone Biles overcame a childhood that wasn’t always easy.
While Simone’s family may be more complex than others, she can absolutely count on the support of a few special relatives who helped make her Olympic dreams a reality. Keep reading to learn more about Simone’s extended family.Little is known about Simone’s biological father, Kelvin. However, her mother previously spoke out about her decision to place her children for adoption.
“ support me in any way possible,” Simone told People in 2016. “My parents make sure we have everything we need so that we compete to the best of our abilities.”While she is sometimes mistaken as Simone’s twin sister, Adria is nearly two years younger than the gold medalist. Raised by Ronald and Nellie, the former Claim to Fame contestant has a strong bond with Simone. They both spent much of their childhood competing in gymnastics, but Adria stepped away from the sport in 2016.
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