Where does Simone Biles rank?

[Mizzou_8541]

Where does Simone Biles rank among the best American athletes ever? She’s literally reset the bar for the entire sport. Mahomes level except she’s done it for over a decade and against the world. Who is better? She has multiple routines named after her. Largest margin of victory. She jumps like 12 feet over routine. The oldest to win the all around in 72 years. I don’t know how to do polls, but even if I did what choices would he in the poll? I have two daughters in gymnastics and they both want to be her (obviously not relevant to my question but it’s nice as a dad to see them strive to beat her).

[A8bil]

Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Katie Ledecky is another superior athlete who is head and shoulders above Biles. Takes nothing away from Biles accomplishments.

As a swimmer, I really appreciate Ledecky's perseverance and records -- phenomenal. However, it's just swimming 8 hours a day 6 days a week for years at the fastest rate their body can tolerate. What SB and some many other athletes do requires so much more as an athlete.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

My God. Biles has dominated the sport at unforseen levels for almost a decade. MLR won in an Olympiad where the Eastern Bloc boycotted. This is one of the most absurd takes I've ever seen. She isn't even close to Shannon Miller, let alone Biles.

I had a SUPER big crush on Miller in the 96 Olympics. I was 13 and ...yeah.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

I read through the first few pages on this thread…. So much praise!

She is great at what she does. She’s exceptional! She’s also got a diamond encrusted GOAT necklace.

So she’s the best!

And what a lovely story!!!

Nobody will give a **** after the closing ceremonies…

But maybe I’m too cynical.