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Simone Biles Discusses Her Book, “Courage to Soar” | BUILD Series

By Simone Biles — 2016

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Join Olympic champion Simone Biles as she discusses “Courage to Soar,” co-written with journalist Michelle Burford, that chronicles Biles’ inspirational path to success. Biles is the most decorated U.S. women’s gymnast ever with 19 World/Olympic medals. See more...

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