"No Dream Too High: Simone Biles" by Alex Schultz

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Across
  1. 4. Simone Biles is probably the best female _____ in the world!
  2. 5. The most difficult something is, the more ____ it has (vocabulary word that means "a condition that makes something difficult or unpleasant").
  3. 6. Vocabulary word that means "something that is a basic part or principle; an essential".
  4. 9. In 2013, Simone began working with Sports Psychologist ____ ____ who helped her with her mental health.
  5. 13. Simone is only 4 feet, 8 inches tall, but being ____ gives her an advantage in her sport.
  6. 16. The points system in gymnastics consists of an execution score and a ____ score.
  7. 17. the second move in Simone's maneuver "The Biles"
  8. 19. When Simone started gymnastics, she lacked ____ (vocabulary terms meaning "delicate skill; exquisite grace")
  9. 22. Simone Biles ____ed a lot of time in her sport (vocabulary word that means "to give, usually of time, money, or attention").
Down
  1. 1. the last move in Simone's maneuver "The Biles"
  2. 2. Because of ____, Simone's daycare found themselves at a gymnastic studio.
  3. 3. Instead of going to college (UCLA), Simone decided to "stick to _______ gymnastics".
  4. 4. At age 5, Simone was adopted by her _____, Ron and Nellie Biles.
  5. 7. In the 2016 Olympics, Simone won four gold and one ____ medal.
  6. 8. Like Dominique Dawes and Gabby Douglas, Simone faced a lot of _____ (practice of discriminating against people based on their race or ethnic background).
  7. 10. Simone Biles is an ____ athlete (vocabulary term that means "of a group or class that is considered the very best").
  8. 11. After 8th grade, Simone was homeschooled, which allowed her more time to _____ gymnastics.
  9. 12. In what Japanese capital city did Simone compete in the 2020 Olympics?
  10. 14. The table entitled "2016 Olympics - women's Gymnastic All-Around Final..." shows how Simone compared to two other gymnasts in the ____ competition.
  11. 15. age Simone was when she started gymnastics
  12. 18. "The _____ score aided Biles because the routines she performs are more challenging than what other gymnasts attempt."
  13. 20. the age Simone Biles was when she premiered "The Biles"
  14. 21. _______ like Simone Biles is short (5'5"tall )but is an elite athlete in baseball (see chart "Professional Athletes: Height Chart").