Many 'twisties' and turns, but Simone Biles exits Games a champion The US star did not rewrite the Olympic record book as planned, she did leave an indelible mark on the Tokyo Games REUTERS August 04, 2021 TOKYO: Simone Biles was always expected to make headlines at the Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. gymnast did just that, and more - but not in a way anyone would have ever expected. While Biles did not rewrite the Olympic record book as planned, she did leave an indelible mark on the Tokyo Games, changing the narrative from winning medals to championing athlete mental health and well-being.