Simone Biles looks back on foster care and how far she’s come
The Olympic champion reflected on growing up without basic necessities before being adopted by her grandparents. Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has offered a rare glimpse into how she views her journey from childhood hardship to international success, describing herself as a former foster child who is still working to overcome the odds. The 29-year-old shared the personal reflection in an Instagram Story on Sunday, October 25, posting lyrics from rapper Toosii’s song “Lil Terrio” about growing up without basic necessities. Alongside the lyrics, Biles wrote, “We’ve come a long way,” before adding, “Just a foster kid trying to beat the statistics.” The message offered a brief but personal look back at the circumstances she experienced before becoming one of the most decorated gymnasts in history. In an October 26 report, PEOPLE, written by Natasha Dye, reported that Biles spent…
