Simone Biles Claims AP Female Athlete of the Year Title for Third Time

Following a triumphant return to gymnastics, Biles redefines her relationship with the sport while focusing on personal growth and her future.

Simone Biles has been named The Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Year for the third time, making her the sixth woman to claim this honor thrice.
Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics included her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
Following a two-year hiatus after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Biles returned to the sport on her own terms, overcoming self-doubt and anxiety.
Biles has redefined her relationship with the sport, ensuring it no longer defines her, and has focused on her personal life, including her marriage to Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens.
Despite her success, Biles is hesitant to discuss a potential third trip to the Olympics next summer, preferring to focus on the present.