Simone Biles Family Tree: The Story Behind Gymnastics's GOAT

Simone Arianne Biles Owens, born 14 March 1997 in Columbus, Ohio, USA, is an American gymnast — 11 Olympic medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze); 30 World Championship medals (23 gold — all-time record); most decorated gymnast in history (male or female); first female gymnast to complete a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition.

The Family's Roots: Adopted by Grandparents

Simone was raised by her grandparents (adoptive parents) after her biological mother struggled with drug addiction.

Her Biological Parents

Biological Father: not present.

Biological Mother: Shanon Biles — Simone's biological mother; unable to raise Simone due to addiction.

Her Adoptive Parents (grandparents)

Adoptive Father: Ron Biles (b. 1953) — Simone's biological grandfather; former Air Force serviceman.

Adoptive Mother: Nellie Cayetano Biles (b. 1965) — Simone's step-grandmother; Belize-born; formally adopted Simone.

Her Sisters (biological/adopted)

Ashley Biles-Thomas — elder biological sister; adopted by an aunt.

Adam Biles — elder biological brother.

Adria Biles, born 1999 — younger biological sister; also adopted by Ron and Nellie.

Her Husband: Jonathan Owens

Jonathan Owens, born 22 July 1995 — American; NFL safety (Green Bay Packers, previously Houston Texans, Chicago Bears). Married Simone on 6 May 2023 in Texas.

The Biles Family Tree at a Glance

Biological Mother: Shanon Biles.

Adoptive Parents (grandparents): Ron Biles (b. 1953); Nellie Cayetano Biles (b. 1965) — from Belize.

Biological Siblings: Ashley Biles-Thomas (adopted by aunt); Adam Biles; Adria Biles (b. 1999, adopted by Ron/Nellie).

Husband: Jonathan Owens (b. 22 July 1995; m. 6 May 2023) — NFL safety.

Simone Biles:

  • Born 14 March 1997, Columbus
  • Raised in Spring, Texas by grandparents from age 6
  • 2013 World Champion at 16
  • Rio 2016: 4 gold, 1 bronze (5 medals — most for a US gymnast at one Games)
  • Tokyo 2020/21: withdrew from several events citing mental health ("twisties"); 1 silver, 1 bronze
  • Paris 2024: 3 gold (team, all-around, vault), 1 silver
  • 11 Olympic medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)
  • 30 World Championship medals (23 gold, all-time record)
  • 5 skills named after her in the Code of Points ("The Biles I & II", etc.)

What the Biles Family Story Teaches Us

A biological mother lost to addiction. Grandparents who became her adoptive parents. A biological sister also adopted by the same grandparents. An NFL-player husband. A career that produced the most-decorated gymnast in history and reset the mental-health conversation for elite athletes.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Simone story carries the same lesson. Some careers redefine both a sport and how it treats its athletes.

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