ST. LOUIS — Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt need no introductions. Serena and LeBron don’t even need last names.
And then there’s Simone Biles.
Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize the name. Most people probably don’t. But write it down now because by the time the Rio Olympics are over, you’ll not only know who the gymnast is, you’ll know everything about her. Her likes (Zac Efron, shopping, Snapchat). Her dislikes (bees — Google it). Even the names of her dogs (Lily, Maggie, Bella and Atlas). All German shepherds, by the way.
“Everybody is going to know her — just like everybody knew Mary Lou,” said Tim Daggett, a member of the U.