How Many Olympic Gold Medals Has Simone Biles Won
Simone Biles has won 7 Olympic gold medals: 4 from the 2016 Rio Games and 3 from the 2024 Paris Games. She remains the most decorated American gymnast and one of the most decorated female gymnasts in Olympic history. This guide explains her gold medal count by Games, compares her Olympic and World totals, and clarifies what is verified across official sources.
Gold Medals at the Olympic Games
Biles’ 7 Olympic gold medals are spread across two Summer Olympiads. At Rio 2016, she won gold in team event, individual all-around, vault, and floor exercise. At Paris 2024, she added gold in team event, balance beam, and floor exercise. The following table summarizes her verified Olympic gold medals by edition and discipline.
| Games | Discipline | Event | Medal | Source Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Rio | Artistic Gymnastics | Team | Gold | Official IOC / GBG |
| 2016 Rio | Artistic Gymnastics | All-Around | Gold | Official IOC / GBG |
| 2016 Rio | Artistic Gymnastics | Vault | Gold | Official IOC / GBG |
| 2016 Rio | Artistic Gymnastics | Floor Exercise | Gold | Official IOC / GBG |
| 2024 Paris | Artistic Gymnastics | Team | Gold | Official IOC / USA Gymnastics |
| 2024 Paris | Artistic Gymnastics | Balance Beam | Gold | Official IOC / USA Gymnastics |
| 2024 Paris | Artistic Gymnastics | Floor Exercise | Gold | Official IOC / USA Gymnastics |
World Championship Gold Medals at a Glance
Beyond the Olympics, Biles has won numerous World Championship golds, contributing to her status as the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history. These counts are commonly reported alongside her Olympic totals and are consistently listed in official FIG and USA Gymnastics summaries.
| Event Type | Verified Total | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| World Championship Gold Medals | 25 | FIG / USA Gymnastics |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 7 | IOC / USA Gymnastics |
| Total Major-Games Golds | 32 | FIG + IOC |
Key Context and Comparisons
Biles’ medal profile is notable for both volume and versatility. She holds more World golds than any other gymnast, male or female, and her seven Olympic golds place her among the most decorated female Olympians across all sports. For context, here is a short comparison of her major verified gold counts.
- Olympic gold medals: 7
- World Championship gold medals: 25
- Total major-games gold medals: 32
Verification and Source Notes
Numbers above reflect the most recent official tallies from International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), International Olympic Committee (IOC), and USA Gymnastics as of the conclusion of Paris 2024. Discrepancies sometimes appear in media reporting; authoritative sources list 7 Olympic golds and 25 World golds. When evaluating claims about Biles’ medals, prioritize sources that cite these official bodies.
Common Questions and Clarifications
Readers often ask how the Paris 2024 results changed her totals, whether she holds any remaining competitive eligibility, and how her counts compare with other gymnasts. Her verified medal counts are stable; future changes are only possible if she competes again at an Olympic or World Championship cycle and medals. As of now, her 7 Olympic and 25 World gold medals are the definitive verified benchmarks for her historic career.