How star gymnast Simone Biles first got noticed By Mark Berman, FOX 26 Sports Published July 15, 2016 Sports FOX 26 Houston Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Image 1 of 2 ▼ SPRING, Texas - The world's number one gymnast, Simone Biles, was first noticed by the mother of her long-time coach. Sports Director Mark Berman has their story.