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Opinion: U.S. gymnast Simone Biles' legacy can't be measured in titles or medals

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SportsPulse: As we march towards the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, here are three fun facts about one of the United States' biggest stars, Simone Biles. USA TODAY

Simone Biles’ impact will last long after her illustrious career ends.

Biles is planning to do two new skills at the world championships, skills so difficult few other gymnasts even try them. Do them successfully, and they’ll be named after her. That means decades from now, when gymnasts only know how otherworldly she was by watching old videos, Biles will still be an active presence in the sport.