Simone Biles Has Just Been Named The 2023 AP Female Athlete Of The
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The Olympic gold medalist was honored by the Associated Press for her dazzling comeback, which included a "record eighth U.S. national championship."
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Simone Biles Has Just Been Named The 2023 AP Female Athlete Of The Year
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Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year after triumphant return
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Simone Biles athlete of the year
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Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
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Simone Biles Has Just Been Named The 2023 AP Female Athlete Of The Year
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Simone Biles takes home major award for 3rd time after triumphant return to gymnastics
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