Athletes & Sports Icons · Head-to-head
Simone Biles vs Naomi Osaka
Yes — based on their recorded years, Simone Biles (born 1997) and Naomi Osaka (born 1997) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
Simone Biles
An American artistic gymnast whose 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history.
Key achievements
- Holds a combined 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals
- Is the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in world championship history
- Has the most Olympic medals earned by any American gymnast
- Is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time
Fast fact
Biles has the most Olympic medals earned by any U.S. gymnast.
Full profile of Simone Biles →Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles and reached the world No. 1 ranking, while also becoming a prominent voice on mental health and social justice issues in sports.
Key achievements
- Won multiple Grand Slam singles titles across her professional career.
- Became the first Asian player to reach the world No. 1 ranking in singles tennis.
- Used her platform to raise awareness of mental health issues facing elite athletes.
- Became one of the most commercially prominent athletes in women's tennis.
Fast fact
Osaka became the first Asian player, male or female, to be ranked world No. 1 in singles tennis, and she later drew global attention to athlete mental health by withdrawing from press conferences and tournaments to protect her wellbeing.
Full profile of Naomi Osaka →Who lived first, Simone Biles or Naomi Osaka?
Simone Biles (born 1997) lived first, before Naomi Osaka (born 1997), based on their recorded years.
Were Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Simone Biles (born 1997) and Naomi Osaka (born 1997) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have in common?
Both Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are grouped among our Athletes & Sports Icons figures and lived during the Modern Era.