WASHINGTON — When Simone Biles made the announcement to kick off Triple Play Day on Thursday, kids craned their necks to see her. Though the 4-9 Olympic star was about the same height as many in the audience, Biles stood out.
More than 300 kids from the greater Washington, D.C. area came to hear Biles’ advice on staying active and achieving their goals. Then they hit the field to start putting that advice in play.
In Rio, Biles, 20. set an American record for the gold medals in a single games in women’s gymnastics, with four. She led the USA to the top of the podium in the team competition, dazzled in the all-around, and tacked on two more golds and a bronze as well.