US EditionSimone Biles inspires WashU grads in speech
- On May 12, 2025, Simone Biles gave the keynote speech at Washington University in St. Louis's commencement ceremony and was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
- The event followed Biles's journey as an Olympic champion who overcame sacrifices and pressure while pursuing her early dream of becoming a doctor.
- Her 12-minute speech emphasized resilience, mental and physical health, self-worth, persistence, and offered four pieces of advice on being the 'greatest you of all time.'
- Biles encouraged graduates to focus on being courageous, compassionate, and persistent rather than striving for perfection, urging them to create their own unique life stories.
- Her speech marked a memorable moment in the university's commencement history and resonated deeply with the class of 2025 as they prepared for their next life phase.
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Simone Biles, widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time delivered the keynote address at Washington University’s 2025 graduation ceremony. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SIMONE BILES (@simonebiles) Despite the rain, the crowd of students, faculty, and families gathered in their caps and gowns to hear Biles speak on resilience, sel…
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ST. LOUIS – Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took to the podium today for Washington University, delivering her commencement speech for the class of 2025. Although conditions were as rainy as can be, the weather did not stop Biles from speaking to over three thousand graduates and their families. At the commencement, Biles also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. “You are elite students,” Biles said to those graduating. “While I can claim…
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