Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance

Once upon a time, a six-year-old girl was taken to a gym. She was fascinated by what she saw and it was obvious to everyone she had a natural flair for gymnastics. Over the years her talent was honed and she is now one of the most revered and decorated gymnasts in the history of the sport. Simone Biles has re-written the rules of gymnastics and the accolades amassed in her extraordinary career are the proof. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she became the first female US gymnast to win four gold medals at a single Games, she was the first gymnast to win six all-round titles (2013–15, 2018–19, 2023), along with an unprecedented 30 world championship medals, of which 23 are gold! At 4 foot 9 inches, Simone Biles is a formidable and fearless competitor. At the 2021 US classic she became the first female gymnast in a competition to land the Yurchenko double pike, the sport’s most difficult vault. She has also debuted and successfully executed a dismount on the beam that involves a double twisting, double backflip. It was later named after her and is one of several manoeuvres she has introduced into the sport. So, what is it that makes her what she is? In Courage to Soar, Biles reveals that a love of God and family keeps her focused and positive, while an enjoyment of the sport means she will always have fun doing what she loves. From an early childhood spent in foster care, to surviving abuse at the hands of Larry Nasser, the former doctor for the US national gymnastics team, to landing a coveted spot on the US Olympic squad, Simone Biles will always inspire with her faith, courage, and never give up attitude.

Format: Kindle Edition, Paperback & Hardcover

Hardcover: 256 Pages

Language: English