Dominant figures in their chosen sports will aim for more glory in Japan while new events will help to create fresh global stars
Biles is more than an athlete. She is one of the Olympic movement’s brightest stars of all time: a role model away from her sport and, inside the arena, a gymnast who consistently pushes the boundaries of what seems humanly possible. Following her four gold medals at Rio, she is aiming to become the first female gymnast in more than 50 years to win consecutive all-around Olympic titles.
Written by Nick Ames
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