Simone Biles’ biological mother has come forward, expressing a desire to reconcile with her daughter. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally,” she shared.
Simone dominated at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing four medals during the games.
Her impressive performance has solidified her status as the most decorated athlete of all time, boasting 11 Olympic medals throughout her career.
Despite her current success, the 27-year-old gymnast faced a challenging childhood.
Simone was placed into foster care at a young age after being given up by her birth mother.
At the age of six, Simone and her younger sister Adria were adopted by their maternal grandfather, Ronald Biles.
They were raised in Texas by their grandfather and his wife, Nellie Biles.
Simone’s biological mother recently spoke to the DailyMail about her daughter’s Olympic achievements.
While she has asked Simone to reach out, Shanon has also revealed the reasons behind her decision to give her up.
“It was hard to give up my kids, but I had to do what I had to do. I wasn’t able to care for them. I was still using [drugs] and [my father] didn’t want me coming in and out of their lives when I wasn’t right,” she told the paper.
Shanon admitted she has not been a part of Simone’s life, missing significant events like Simone’s wedding to NFL player Jonathan Owens last year.
“I would like to make amends with Simone personally – I’m just waiting for her and Adria. I speak to Adria more than I speak to Simone,” she continued.
“I would just ask her to forgive me. Can we move forward? Don’t judge me on my past. Let’s move forward.
“I’m waiting for the opportunity but I’m waiting on her to be able to come to me. Let’s sit down. I just have to be patient.”
While Shanon possesses Simone’s mobile phone number, she has insisted she ‘won’t use it’.
“I want her to reach out to me,” she said. “She’s 27 now. She’s married. I would have liked to have been a part of that, but I just have to wait for her. You can’t push anybody.
“It hasn’t happened yet, but I have patience. I’m waiting on her.”