A Rare Bird

[Jolly]

https://www.livescience.com/health/exercise/simone-is-a-very-very-rare-bird-experts-discuss-the-science-behind-simone-biles-gymnastic-prowess

[taiwan_girl]

Yup, she is amazing!!

None of those decisions are conscious. The movements happen so quickly that the motor planning has to be preordered in advance,

Yup. A lot/most elite athletes/performers don't know how they do it, just that they can do it.

[89th]

She also was lucky to be born with such an abnormal physique. She’s like a midget cannonball with muscles. It’s similar to those who are born with the body for high jumping. Obviously hard work is still involved but luck plays a role too.

[89th]

If I recall correctly her mom abused drugs and alcohol while pregnant which might have had an effect on stunting Simone’s body a bit.

[George K]