How many tattoos does Simone Biles have? Exploring the American's designs and their significance

The most decorated female gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, is gearing up to participate in her third Olympic event on the trot in Paris. Being a combined 27-time Olympic and World Championship holder, her professional career is nothing short of remarkable.

Biles has inked six significant tattoos on her body, each holding a unique meaning to the gymnast. She got inked in 2017 for the first time, which was a tribute to her 2016 Olympics triumph, where she secured four golds and a bronze.

Later on, Biles got five more tattoos, which include her birth year and more, so let's dive deep and find out more about her skin art.

1) Simone Biles got "Olympic Rings" inked in 2017

At just 19, Biles participated in her maiden Olympic event in Rio in 2016. The gymnastics prodigy shocked the world, winning four Olympic titles in floor exercise, horse vault, all-around and team events, and a bronze in the balance beam.

To pay tribute to her Olympic performance, the Ohio native got Olympic rings tattooed on her right arm. She shared the update with her fans on Instagram, writing, "First tat."

2) The subtle signature of "XO" on her lower lip

The "XO" is a rarely seen tattoo, and it was the second body art she got after the Olympic rings. She got it inked on her lower lip, and as per her revelation, it has faded now, and she wants to get it touched up.

3) "And Still I Rise" tattoo and its poetic reverence

Simone Biles tattooed "And still I rise" on her left collarbone. The phrase is actually a popular poem by the legendary American memoirist and poet Maya Angelou.

The Olympian got the phrase inked in 2021 to send a message that she will rise and shine no matter how challenging life gets.

4) Threads of Birth: the "1997" mark

The 23-time world champion was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio. She got the birthyear "1997" inked on her right hand, just above the elbow.

5) The "Golden" tattoo

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The gymnastics prodigy flaunted the "Golden" ink at the InStyle Awards in November 2021 for the first time.

6) The "Butterflies" on her hand

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Simone Biles got two tiny butterflies tattooed on her right hand and it's one of the latest collections of her tattoo designs, having been inked in 2023.