Texan Simone Biles named TIME's 2021 Athlete of the Year

The magazine praised her for bringing awareness to the importance of mental health.
Simone Biles attends the 6th Annual InStyle Awards on November 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo credit Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images

TIME magazine is slowly revealing their People of the Year for 2021. There are different categories for entertainers, business people, difference makers, etc. Thursday they announced their Athlete of the Year is Texas Olympian Simone Biles.

The gymnast is being recognized for being an advocate for mental health awareness. The Person of the Year will be announced on December 13th at 6:30am, and you can watch it live here.

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