Perseverance In Olympics

Simone Biles, the newest most decorated gymnast in the world. From starting just at six years old, it is amazing how quickly Simone has worked her way to the top. After winning the all around for the United States of America in 2016, it is clearly evident that she has taken the gymnastics world by storm.
However, getting to the top isn’t like a walk in the park. In order to be an olympian you must obtain many hard skills and lots of determination. Two of the most important traits for an Olympian are perseverance and fortitude.
One of the most popular traits that create an olympian is perseverance. Perseverance is when you’re determined to succeed despite difficulties and hardships. Growing up, Simone Biles went through many hardships and adversities of her own. Growing up in Texas, Simone and her sister lived
Fortitude is being courageous and showing bravery from the hardest training session to the gold medal winning vault. Not only does gymnastics deal with skills, but also it is about mental strength and drive to achieve. Biles stormed into the spotlight after winning the all-around in the P&G championships. She later explained to a reporter that she believes that she is an inspiration to girls to try harder and achieve their dreams. After the all-around win, Simone was in full force striving for more wins and successes. In 2014 she took another world title in all-around competition and won gold in vault, floor, and beam for the secret U.S. classic the same year. Simone was later known that year for her execution of “the Biles” on her floor routine. “The Biles” is a double-layout with a half-twist and can be seen in her olympic floor routine. Simone was now a leading force in the gymnastics world and was the first gymnast to win 3 all-arounds in a row, giving her 10 gold medals. This year, 2016, Simone took home the all-around and first in floor and vault for the United States of America in