7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles’ biological mom speaks out about Olympian’s adoption: ‘I would just ask her to forgive me’

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shanon Biles, the mother of US gymnast Simone Biles, says she’s hoping her famous daughter can one day forgive her for putting her and her siblings up for adoption. When Simone Biles was six, she and her sister Adria were adopted by their grandparents, Ronald and Nellie, in Houston, while the future gold medalist’s other siblings went to live with Ronald’s sister in Cleveland. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally – I’m just waiting for her and Adria,” Biles added in her interview with the Mail. Let’s move forward.” Gymnast Simone Biles was adopted when she was 6 Shanon Biles, who is now sober and working as a grocery store cashier, said she has Simone Biles’s number but is waiting for her to choose to make contact.

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles flaunts her Birkins, Range Rover and Texas mansion - but the $25million Olympic gymnast has given no hand outs to her penniless birth mom who works as a cashier to make ends meet

Daily Mail

With seven Olympic gold medals, over two dozen world championships, and multiple endorsement deals under her belt, Simone Biles is now one of the most decorated – and highly paid – female athletes in the world. Simone Biles is reportedly sitting on a $25million fortune - a figure that is only likely to grow following her recent impressive run at …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles posts update on her and Jonathan Owens' new Texas mansion following gymnast's return from Paris Olympics

Daily Mail

Simone Biles has shared a glimpse into the ongoing construction of her and Jonathan Owen's home after returning from a terrific Olympic performance in Paris. Simone Biles shared a mirror selfie of herself in an unfinished room to her Instagram story The gymnast's kitchen appears to be finished, as it's designed with black and white stone Gymnast Biles left the …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles gushes over gift from her 'parents' - a day after Olympics star's biological mother begged for forgiveness after abandoning her

Daily Mail

Simone Biles has paid tribute to her parents - just a day after the gymnast's biological mother made a public plea for her forgiveness. Drug addiction led Shanon Biles to abandon her children and in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com on Tuesday, the 52-year-old said she lives in hope that her daughter will one day reach out. Simone Biles has …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles' birth mom Shanon tells why she abandoned Olympic hero daughter as she begs gymnast for forgiveness after decades-long estrangement

Daily Mail

Four thousand miles and a lifetime of hurt stood between Shanon Biles and a front row seat at the Paris Olympics. Shanon Biles, 52, wants to make amends with her Olympian daughter Simone, 27, but understands she needs to be 'patient' as she waits for her to reach out Shanon revealed that she was so proud of her daughter's Olympic …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles' sister posts touching tribute to Olympic champion with a throwback photo to their childhood

Daily Mail

Simone Biles' little sister Adria Biles celebrated her older sister's successful return to the mat at the Paris Olympics earlier this week. It was a strong showing for Biles at the Paris Olympics following her withdrawal from events at the Tokyo games three years ago due to 'the twisties'. Simone Biles' sister Adria posted a heartfelt tribute to her older …

8 months ago

Who are Simone Biles biological parents? Everything to know about the Olympic star's adoptive family life with spotlight shining on Paris Games

Daily Mail

As Simone Biles gears up for her Olympics return in Paris, the decorated American gymnast will have the undying support of her parents. Simone Biles hopes to make noise at the Paris Olympics and add to her four gold medals Biles' biological parents both suffered with drug and alcohol addiction Biles recalled her biological mother being in and out of …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles performs in front of her mom and NFL husband at Paris Olympics preparations

Daily Mail

Simone Biles received an emotional reaction from her mom and NFL star husband Jonathan Owens at the U.S. Championships, as the gymnast stepped up her preparations for the Paris Olympics with another title in the books. In front of a sold-out audience that included Owens sitting first row in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, the 27-year-old Biles put on a …

3 years, 8 months ago

Simone Biles's biological mother says Olympic gymnast is 'gonna be okay'

Daily Mail

Simone Biles's biological mother has just four words to tell the world about her emotionally troubled superstar daughter. Simone Biles's biological mother, Shanon was confident her daughter is 'going to be OK' when she spoke to DailyMail.com after the Olympic gymnast's shock exit on Tuesday Shanon Biles pictured with three of her children - Tevin, Simone and Ashley. Simone made …

4 years, 1 month ago

US women’s soccer players Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris announce adoption of daughter

The Independent

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4 years, 1 month ago

Simone Biles Says She Wouldn’t Let A Daughter Compete For USA Gymnastics

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING History-making gymnast Simone Biles is deep into a grueling, six-day-a-week training regimen preparing for the final Olympics of her life. How do you push back for another year?’” the gold-medal winner asked Sharyn Alfonsi in an interview on “60 Minutes” Sunday. It’s just, like, it’s sickening.” Simone Biles says if she had a daughter, she wouldn’t want …

8 years, 4 months ago

Spring’s Simone Biles gets brief break from busy schedule

Associated Press

While setting her sights toward the 2020 Olympics, four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles for the moment is content to forego the daily grind of gymnastics training for time with her family and a well-deserved vacation. Biles, 19, returned this week to her home in Spring after a 36-city USA Gymnastics tour and promotional appearances in support of her autobiography, …

8 years, 7 months ago

Simone Biles' biological mom reveals rift after she was forced to give her and siblings up

Daily Mail

Even though she's not in Rio de Janeiro to watch her daughter win Olympic gold from the stands, the biological mother of Simone Biles is bursting with pride - and grateful that she and her daughter have reconciled after being estranged for so much of the gymnast's young life. Shanon knew the world champion gymnast would once again take Olympic …

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