“Maybe She’s Pregnant”: Simone Biles’ New Bikini Pics Further Fuel Retirement Rumors

As an Olympic gold medal gymnast, Biles ’ movements, and body, have been the subject of much discussion.

The media have talked about how her small stature – she is 4 feet 8 inches tall, or 1.42 meters – has helped her achieve one of the most historic gymnast careers in history with no less than five moves named after her.

Because of Biles’ height and low center of gravity, she can achieve more rotations, faster, than other gymnasts.

One publication likens it to the physics of a figure skater, who spins more quickly when their arms are pulled in. With smaller limbs, gymnasts like Biles can more easily complete intricate rotations during the limited time they are in the air.