Question
Download Solution PDFIn December 2021, who among the following has been named as Time’s 2021 Athlete of the Year?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Simone Biles.
Key Points
- Gymnast Simone Biles from the USA has been named Time’s 2021 Athlete of the Year.
- She has won seven Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze).
- She holds the record for most gold medals by a USA Gymnast in a single Olympics.
- She won four gold medals at Rio Olympics 2016 in the team, all-around, vault, and floor events.
- She has 32 combined medals in the Olympics and World Championships.
Important Points
| TIME 2021: | Person |
| Person of the year | Elon Musk |
| Heroes of the year | Vaccine Scientists. |
| Athlete of the year | Simone Biles. |
| Entertainer of the year | Olivia Rodrigo. |
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