#27: Simone Biles: The Actual G.O.A.T.
Simone Biles, at only 24 years old, is hands down one of the greatest and most prolific gymnasts to ever grace the beam. She already has three moves named after her, and she is the most decorated American gymnast ever. She unapologetically knows she’s the best, and backs that with her 31(!) Olympic and World Championship medals.
She continues to set new precedents for athletes, on and off the mat. She most recently withdrew from the uneven bars and vault individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics this year in order to focus on taking care of her mental health. While she has faced some criticism, Simone is simply showing people that mental wellness is just as important as taking care of your physical health, and it’s not worth sacrificing.