The Unbeatable Simone Biles

There's only one spot on the 2016 Olympic team that seems to be all but guaranteed. As soon as the 2012 Olympics ended, Simone Biles entered the scene, dominating senior elite gymnastics ever since. Now at 18, Simone has three national all-around golds and two world all-around golds. There seems to be no question to whether or not she will be making her way to Rio in 2016.

Mary Lou Retton, 1984 Olympic all-around gold medalist, claims Biles to be "unbeatable."

“She may be the most talented gymnast I’ve ever seen in my life, honestly,” Retton said. “And I don’t think she’s tapped into what she can really do. I think she’s unbeatable.”

Biles power and small frame contribute to her success. Below is a video from the 2015 AT&T American Cup where Biles put up an incredible 16.000 on floor. Not only is Biles considered to be a shoe in for the Olympic team, but most people consider her to be the front runner for the all-around gold.

 

If that video isn't enough to convince you the Biles may be the 2016 Olympic All-Around champion, take a look at some of her competitive history:

International:

• 2015 Jesolo Trophy, Jesolo, Italy - 1st-Team, AA, VT, BB, FX
• 2015 AT&T American Cup, Arlington, Texas - 1st-AA
• 2014 World Championships, Nanning, China - 1st-Team, AA, BB, FX; 2nd-VT
• 2013 World Championships, Antwerp, Belgium - 1st-AA, FX; 2nd-VT; 3rd-BB; 4th-UB
• 2013 American Cup, Worcester, Mass. - 2nd-AA; 1st-VT; 1st-UB; 7th-BB;4th-FX
• 2013 USA, Germany, Romania Tri-Meet, Chemnitz, Germany - 1st-Team; 2nd-AA(T)
• 2013 City of Jesolo Trophy, Jesolo, Italy - 1st-Team, AA, VT, BB, FX

National:

• 2015 P&G Championships (US Nationals), Indianapolis, IN. - 1st-AA, VT, BB; 2nd-FX; 5th-UB
• 2015 Secret US Classic, Hoffman Estates, Ill. - 1st- AA, VT, FX, BB: 4th- UB
• 2014 P&G Championships (US Nationals), Pittsburgh, Pa. - 1st-AA, VT, FX; 2nd-BB(T); 4th-UB
• 2014 Secret US Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 1st-AA, VT, BB(T), FX; 4th-UB
• 2013 P&G Championships (US Nationals), Hartford, Conn. - 1st-AA; 2nd-VT, UB, BB, FX
• 2013 Secret US Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 7th-BB; 8th-FX(T)
• 2012 Visa Championships (US Nationals), St. Louis, Mo. - 1st-VT; 3rd-AA; 6th-UB, BB(T), FX (Jr. Div.)
• 2012 Secret US Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 1st-AA, VT; 2nd-FX(T); 6th-BB (Jr. Div.)
• 2012 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 1st-AA, VT; 2ND-FX(T); 3rd-BB; 4th-UB (Jr. 2)
• 2011 Visa Championships (US Nationals), Saint Paul, Minn. - 7th-VT(T) (Jr. Div.)
• 2011 CoverGirl Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 5th-VT(T), FX (Jr. Div.)
• 2011 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 1st-VT, BB; 3rd-AA; 4th-FX; 8th-UB (Jr. 1)
• 2011 Gliders Elite Qualifier, Riverside, Calif. - 1st-VT, BB, AA; 3rd-FX; 5th-UB
• 2010 2010 Women's Junior Olympic Level 10 National Championships (Junior A), Dallas, Texas - 1st -FX, 3rd-VT(T)