Simone Biles Wins Gold in Olympics Gymnastics Finals

Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team won gold in the Olympics gymnastics finals with a score of 171.296. The team's victory marked a "redemption tour" after taking second place in the 2021 Tokyo games.

What happened at the Olympics?

The U.S. team took the gold, Italy finished with 165.494, and Brazil had 164.497. Simone Biles broke another record with eight medals, becoming the most decorated American gymnast at the Olympics.

Biles on gymnastics culture

Simone Biles said the mood at the U.S. women's national team was initially strict, but she helped shift the culture. "We don't have to be put in the box anymore," she said, empowering other gymnasts to let their personality shine.

The 'queen of gymnastics'

Silver medalist Elisa Iorio of Italy praised Simone Biles, calling her the "queen of gymnastics" and an inspiration. Biles' approach to competitions shows that it's all about having fun, Iorio said. The U.S. women's gymnastics team has a nickname, "F around and find out," which Simone Biles revealed during a press conference. Biles may still debut her new skill during the all-around competition. As of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles has five elements named after her in the Code of Points. She successfully completed these elements in international competitions, including two on vault and two on floor exercise. Simone Biles is 27 years old and has been pushing the sport in new directions. She has been intent on doing things that have never been done before, which could continue during the Olympics. The U.S. team's victory is a significant win, with Simone Biles leading the team to gold. The team's score of 171.296 is a testament to their hard work and dedication. Simone Biles' record-breaking eight medals make her the most decorated American gymnast at the Olympics.