Olympic gymnast and world champion Simone Biles turns 25 on March 14, 2022. Simone Biles is one of the finest athletes in the world today. Besides impressing all with her acrobatics, Simone Biles has had a whirlwind of a career. Take a look at her journey. Pictures/ Simone Biles Instagram

Over the years, quite a few scandals and controversies, including boycotts by countries, doping scandals, controversial referee decisions, murders have rocked the Olympics. With Rio 2016 Olympics beginning today, let`s take a look at the few recent scandals that have marred the spirit of the event