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She is only 19 years old but she is the Best Gymnast in the World. Simone was born in Ohio but her mother struggled with addiction and Simone and her sister ended up in foster care. Here is a few facts you should know.
- She was adopted by her grandparents
- She was discovered by her coach during a daycare field trip to a gymnastics facility
- She is the First African-American World All-Around Champion (2013)
- She is the First Woman to Win Three Consecutive World All-Around Titles
