Simone Biles has once again made history in the world of gymnastics by winning her 9th U.S. Gymnastics Championship title.
The superstar athlete put on a spectacular performance at the national championships which were held in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday. She finished with an overall score of 119.650, nearly five points ahead of the runner-up Sunisa Lee.
Biles’ victory marks her seventh all-around national championship title, making her the first woman to achieve such a feat since Dominique Dawes back in 1996. This impressive win also brings her one step closer to breaking Shannon Miller’s record of seven women’s titles.
But Biles’ dominance didn’t stop there as she also won gold in all four individual events – vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. This brings her total to a staggering 25 national titles, solidifying her status as the most decorated American gymnast.
In addition to her incredible performance at the championships, Biles made headlines for debuting a new move on the balance beam – a double-double dismount. The difficult skill involves two flips and two twists and has only been successfully performed by male gymnasts in the past.
Biles spoke about her accomplishment stating, “It wasn’t my best meet but it was still great to come out here and compete.” She also expressed gratitude towards her fans and supporters saying, “I feel like every single time it’s just amazing and the support that I have here just makes me realize how big this is.”
Biles’ success at the national championships further solidifies her as a top contender for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, where she will have the opportunity to defend her all-around gold medal from the 2016 Rio Games.
Her continued dominance in the sport serves as an inspiration to young gymnasts around the world and cements her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Biles has undoubtedly raised the bar for American gymnastics and we can’t wait to see what she will achieve next. So let’s cheer on Simone Biles as she continues to make history in her illustrious career.
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