Who is Simone Biles?
Title
:
Who is Simone Biles?
Personal Author EPSB
:
Stefanie, Loh
Summary
:
"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"--
Year Published
:
2023
Physical Description
:
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Personal Subject
:
Biles, Simone, 1997-.
Subject
:
Women gymnasts -- United States -- Biography.
Women Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography.
Added Author
:
Qiu, Joseph J. M.,
Summary
:
"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
:
9780593521762
9780593521779
9781339042916
Publisher
:
New York, N.Y. : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
New York : Scholastic, Inc., 2023.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Westbrook | 920 BIL WHO | Book | 30197000247047 | Non-Fiction |