Simone Biles won the all-around gold medal at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, her 10th world all-around title, extending her record as the most decorated gymnast in world championship history.
Biles, 29, scored 58.432 combined for the four apparatus to win by 1.804 points over Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, the largest margin of victory in a worlds all-around in 12 years. It was her first worlds competition since the 2023 edition.
She debuted the Biles III, a triple-twisting double layout on floor exercise, which the Code of Points panel is evaluating for official naming. She already has two skills named after her in the code, the Biles on vault and the Biles II on floor.
Biles’ Record Performance in Stuttgart
Biles led after each rotation, posting the top score on vault (15.133), uneven bars (14.466, her personal best), balance beam (14.500), and floor exercise (15.333). Her floor score was the highest awarded at any world championship in the current quad.
The triple-twisting double layout, if officially named the Biles III, would give her three skills bearing her name across the Code of Points, something no gymnast in history has achieved. The FIG naming committee typically takes 6-12 months to evaluate new skills after worlds performance.
Biles also won the vault individual event final, her sixth career worlds vault gold, tying Vera Caslavska’s record for most individual event world titles on a single apparatus. She will attempt to break that record at the 2027 World Championships in Tokyo.
Simone Biles World Championships Career Record
| Year | Location | Medals Won |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Antwerp | All-around gold, floor gold |
| 2014 | Nanning | All-around gold, vault gold |
| 2015 | Glasgow | All-around gold, vault gold, floor gold |
| 2018 | Doha | All-around gold, vault gold, beam gold, floor gold |
| 2019 | Stuttgart | All-around gold, vault gold, floor gold |
| 2023 | Antwerp | All-around gold, vault gold, floor gold, beam silver |
| 2026 | Stuttgart | All-around gold, vault gold |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many world championship medals does Simone Biles have?
After the 2026 World Championships, Simone Biles has won 40 World Championship medals including 30 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze. She holds the record for the most world championship medals in gymnastics history for any gender.
How old is Simone Biles in 2026?
Simone Biles was born on March 14, 1997, making her 29 years old during the 2026 World Championships. Her continued elite performance at 29 in gymnastics, a sport where most competitors peak at 16-22, is considered one of the most remarkable achievements in sports history.
Will Simone Biles compete at the 2028 Olympics?
Biles has not officially announced her plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She will be 31 during the 2028 Games. Her continued elite performance at 29 and the fact that the Games will be held in Los Angeles, her home country, are factors analysts cite as reasons she may attempt a fourth Olympic appearance.
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