MOSCOW, July 11 Four-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics American Simone Biles told , how she was confused with a child on a plane due to her small stature. According to Biles, she was even offered a coloring book during the flight, and was also asked if she was old enough to drink an alcoholic cocktail when it was brought. The height of the American is 142 cm.
"The stewardess tried to give me a coloring book when I got on the plane. I told her: "No, it is not necessary, I am 25 years old". Another flight attendant gave me a mimosa, so we're even,» Biles said on her Instagram page *.
Biles has four gold, one silver and two bronze Olympic medals. Also, the American is a 19-time world champion. Biles on July 7 became the youngest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented to her by US President Joe Biden. In January, Biles ranked fourth on Forbes' list of the highest paid female athletes in the world.