The Surprising Moment Simone Biles Revealed Her Adoption Story

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles shared a personal story that left her entire gym in shock. In a candid recount, Simone revealed that she knew she was adopted from a young age. Her adoptive family had been open about it, telling her and her siblings that they were adopted. To Simone, it was just another fact of life.

"I knew I was adopted. My family told us, 'You guys are adopted,' and I was like, 'Cool, okay, great.' I didn't really know what it meant, but they asked if we wanted to call them mom and dad. From my knowledge, I was like, 'Perfect, why wouldn't I?'" Simone explained. This nonchalant acceptance was typical for her, as she embraced her adoptive parents as her own without hesitation.

However, the revelation of her adoption wasn't common knowledge among her peers. One day at gym practice, while talking about families, Simone casually mentioned she was adopted. The reaction from her teammates and coaches was unexpected. "It felt like everything in the room stopped. They were like, 'What? You're adopted?' That was not to their knowledge," Simone recalled. The surprise was palpable, turning the usual practice routine into an impromptu storytelling session.

Simone's teammates and coaches sat on the floor, eager to hear more about her unique family background. The curiosity was understandable, as her story highlighted the often-overlooked aspects of adoption and family dynamics. "Everybody needed to know the story. The coaches were intrigued, everybody," she said. For Simone, it was a moment of sharing her truth, a part of her life that she had always known and accepted.

Watch the full video to hear Simone Biles' heartfelt story about her adoption and the moment she surprised everyone at the gym.