One of the great stars not only of sport, but of world culture and society is Simone Biles. And yesterday it was shown that his legacy and history will continue latent. The gymnast has taken at the Laureus Awards ceremony in Madrid ‘Best athlete of the year’.
Not only because of his incredible return to the tapestries and his great competition in the last Olympic Games, but for all the values he has instilling in recent years. In addition, its sportsmanship and great gestures have also highlighted, such as wink to her great friend and rival Rebeca Andrade, who won him in the final of the soil in Paris.
This has been demonstrated in his speech for gratitude when collecting the award, where he has dedicated emotional words to his partner, his sponsors and all those who have supported her almost since he took her first steps in her sport.
“I have dreamed of this since I was a host girl. I want to thank my parents for welcoming my sister. And for helping me turn my passion into my profession”. The gymnast has never forgotten her roots, even in her happiest or hardest moments.
Simone Biles has created organizations and initiatives in favor of girls who are in social exclusion, in host homes or even in the process of finding a family. Because of his personal situation, he has always raised his voice to achieve more financial and means for those who have not had an easy childhood.
As the Olympic champion herself, her dreams begin from a very young age and who knows if one day one of them can get milestones as incredible as those of Simone. “If there is a girl in reception seeing me right now, or any girl in general:” You can never give up. “
