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Simone Biles, a stalwart in the field of gymnastics, is branded for her superhuman acrobatic feats most often performed on a piece of apparatus such as a beam or vault. She had won several all-around titles before her maiden Olympics in the 2016 Rio Games. A magnificent four gold medals in Rio ascended her to a whole new pedestal of recognition and fame. 

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Biles became a household name and an inspiration for upcoming gymnasts. Her bubbly and cheerful presence on talk shows and social media handles added to her rising popularity. The gymnastics legend holds an unmatchable place in the hearts of her fans. They couldn’t help their astonishment at a resurfaced video bite of the 2016 Games, and so does anyone who watches the video. 

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Fans react to Simone Biles’ perfect landing

It is well known that Simone is an excellent gymnast. Fair to say, one can watch her video bites on a loop and still not feel bored or less amazed. Fans react to a Tweet captioned, “Simone Biles stuck Amanar from Rio 2016 PT”. One can’t help but accept how undeniable their comments are.“This is beautiful.

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While few fans admired the perfection she demonstrated in the maneuver, few paid keen attention to the little detail stating, “No quick steps.” The importance she gives to the minutest of details makes her the G.O.A.T of gymnastics.

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It is clear how passionate and hard-working Simone was as an active player in elite gymnastics. She redefined the standards, and her adventurous spirit to try complex moves has helped upcoming gymnasts see the level of growth the sport offers. 

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A glimpse of Simone’s workout regime and diet

Simone displayed unwavering discipline and sincerity in following her routine. She trained twice a day for 6 hours. It involved a myriad of exercises- strength, endurance, circuit training sessions, and gymnastics. 

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Also, she emphasized cross-training as an effective practice to improve her performance. “We swam twice a week—almost a mile!” she said besides biking or running sometimes. Regarding diet, she said, “What I eat depends on the day and how I’m feeling”

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A protein waffle for breakfast, chicken and some vegetables, or fish with vegetables and rice for lunch are some of her diet choices. Her go-to healthy snack between meals was plantain chips. Fair to say, a nutritious and balanced diet combined with a disciplined workout regime contributed to maintaining the strength and stamina the sport demands. 

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