Simone Biles

2024 - 7 - 31

From Tokyo Trouble to Paris Triumph: Simone Biles' Golden Return!

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Simone Biles shines bright at the Paris Olympics, leading the US gymnastics team to victory just three years after facing mental health struggles! 🌟🤸‍♀️

Simone Biles, the gymnastic queen, made a dazzling return to the spotlight at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading her team to victory after a tumultuous few years marked by mental health challenges. Biles, whose stellar career already boasts an impressive collection of medals, used her past experiences to fuel her passion for the sport during this competition. Unlike the Tokyo Olympics where she faced debilitating mental blocks and withdrew from the finals, this time, she embraced the pressure and transformed it into a powerful display of athleticism and resolve.

During these games, Biles, together with her teammates Suni Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, showcased their skills, not just to reclaim their Olympic title, but to redefine what resilience means in sport. The team spirit was palpable, and the atmosphere was electric as they aimed for redemption and held their heads high after settling for silver in 2021. Biles’ return was more than just a personal victory; she reminded everyone of the importance of mental health and the strength required to overcome personal struggles.

As Biles sparkled on the mat, winning not just gold in the team event but also reclaiming her title in the all-around category, she solidified her status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). With this latest success, she added two more gold medals to her already legendary collection, bringing her total count to an astonishing nine Olympic golds! This remarkable journey took her from the loneliness she felt three years ago, standing on the mat alone, to the vibrant, loud celebration of team victory.

Simone's remarkable story continues to inspire millions worldwide. Did you know? She is not only the most decorated gymnast in history, but she is also an advocate for mental health awareness. Biles uses her platform to encourage athletes to prioritize their mental well-being, proving that champions can indeed face challenges off the mat. In her career, she has set the bar high, demonstrating that success is often met with resilience and self-compassion.

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Gymnastics: Simone Biles started her golden day with therapy (Olympics)

Three years ago, the U.S. finished a stunning second after entering the Tokyo Olympics as heavy favourites. It came after Biles withdrew from the final, having ...

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Simone Biles leads US women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold (Financial Times)

Sport's top star helps lead 'redemption tour' in Paris following her withdrawal from Tokyo Games four years ago.

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All eyes on me: US gymnastic star Simone Biles' glorious return to ... (FRANCE 24)

Just three years after having pulled out of the same event in the Tokyo Games due to a debilitating mental block, Simone Biles led the US team to a crushing ...

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Simone Biles' Olympics schedule: When does the GOAT compete ... (NBC New York)

Here's the full remaining schedule for Simone Biles at the Paris Olympics starting with the all-around final on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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Olympic moment of the day: Simone Biles, alone on the floor ... (CNN)

Three years after pulling out of the team gymnastics final, Simone Biles was alone once more at the Olympics. But the vibes could not be more different.

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Simone Biles's legacy is equal parts dominance and resilience (Vox)

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA won the gold medal in the team final. Biles, along with teammates Suni Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, ...

Gymnastics recap, July 30: Simone Biles becomes most decorated ... (NBC Olympics)

Simone Biles led Team USA to its fourth Olympic team gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles and Team USA reclaim Olympic gold in women's all ... (NPR)

The U.S. settled for silver in the last Olympics, when Biles struggled with the "twisties." This year, the gymnasts said they wanted "redemption.

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Simone Biles Wins Gold Medal at Paris Olympics (Variety)

Biles was already the greatest gymnast — male or female — in history, with seven Olympic medals (four gold) and 30 World Championship medals. But, at the Paris ...

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How many medals could Simone Biles win at the 2024 Paris ... (NBC New York)

Simone Biles may have won a gold medal with Team USA's “Golden Girls” in the women's gymnastics team event, but she's definitely not done competing in...

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'The GOAT': Anchor reacts to Simone Biles becoming most ... (CNN)

CNN's Coy Wire reports on Simone Biles and Team USA Gymnastics clinching gold in the women's team final. Biles, who battled a calf injury in the preliminary ...

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When does Simone Biles compete next? Olympics gymnastics ... (USA TODAY)

Simone Biles could add to her medal count during the women's gymnastics all-around final at the 2024 Paris Games.

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'Lazy Olympic champions': Biles claps back at former US teammate ... (The Guardian)

For Simone Biles, at least some of the bulletin-board material that inspired her in Tuesday's women's gymnastics team final came from a familiar face.

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Simone Biles clapbacks at former teammate after winning gold ... (Hindustan Times)

Simone Biles responded to MyKayla Skinner's past comments with her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Simone Biles, after Olympic team gold, takes apparent dig at ex ... (The Athletic)

In an Instagram post, Simone Biles appeared to take a dig at MyKayla Skinner, who had questioned the team's talent and work ethic.

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The Story Behind Simone Biles' Viral Instagram Caption Celebrating ... (TIME)

Simone Biles took to social media to celebrate Team USA winning a gold medal, but it was her caption that caught the most attention.

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Simone Biles takes six-word shot at former USA teammate after gold ... (The Independent)

Biles won her fifth Olympic gold medal in the women's team all-around event, before responding to cutting remarks made by MyKayla Skinner in the build-up to ...

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Simone Biles appears to mock MyKayla Skinner 'work ethic ... (NBC New York)

MyKayla Skinner had apologized, but Simone Biles got the last word at the Paris Olympics.

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Star reborn — Simone Biles's Paris gold a glittering triumph on road ... (Daily Maverick)

It's been three years since US gymnast Simone Biles abruptly pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games. She is back at Paris 2024 and has already won one gold ...

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Simone Biles Blasts Ex-Teammate Skinner For Criticizing Gold ... (Forbes)

The U.S. women's gymnastics team won gold at the Olympics in Paris Tuesday, capping off a “redemption tour” after falling to Russia in the Tokyo Games.

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Simone Biles uses Instagram post to defend her teammates against ... (USA TODAY)

In an Instagram post, Simone Biles defended her Olympic champion teammates from MyKayla Skinner's criticism saying they didn't work hard.

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Simone Biles' viral post shading MyKayla Skinner sets gymnastics ... (NBC Chicago)

Simone Biles took to social media to celebrate Team USA's incredible gold medal win at the 2024 Olympics, but her word choice set the gymnastics world on ...

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Explaining Simone Biles' viral Instagram caption after winning gold ... (NBC4 Washington)

Here's what's behind Simone Biles' viral Instagram caption she posted after she and her team won gold in the 2024 Olympics.

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Simone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment ... (CNN)

Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the US gymnastics victory at the 2024 Olympics on ...

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Simone Biles: All medals, and awards – complete list (Olympics)

Take a look at the eight-time Olympic medallist's career, by the numbers.

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Olympic gymnastics highlights: Simone Biles, USA capture gold ... (USA TODAY)

Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics squad dominated the team final at the Paris Olympics to win gold for the first time since 2016.

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Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner Instagram Drama Explained (TeenVogue.com)

Read about the Simone Biles Instagram drama after she posted a caption seemingly shading former Olympian MyKayla Skinner.

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Simone Biles Proves You Should Define Yourself By What You Do ... (Inc.com)

I had cut a bunch of weight that week, left early the day before to make the three-hour drive to the tournament, wrestled seven matches to make it to the ...

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Simone Biles allegedly blocked on social media by former teammate ... (NBC News)

MyKayla Skinner, who filled in for Simone Biles and won a vault silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, faced an apparent clapback from Biles one month ...

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How to win on your own terms: Simone Biles claims her eighth ... (The Conversation AU)

The athlete we have seen so far at Paris is more relaxed, more mature and still giving us the performances of the best gymnast in the world, as she looks to ...

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Simone Biles appears to take aim at former teammate after winning ... (CBS News)

After winning gold, Simone Biles appeared to mock MyKayla Skinner, a former teammate who criticized Team USA's work ethic.

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Why Simone Biles Shaded Former Teammate MyKayla Skinner After ... (Forbes)

In a post celebrating her team's Olympic win, Simone Biles threw shade her former teammate and simultaneously marked a new era for American gymnastics.

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Simone Biles seemingly blocked by ex teammate MyKayla Skinner ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Simone Biles' Instagram post after winning a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics has gotten her blocked by her former teammate MyKayla Skinner.

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2024 Olympics: When to watch Simone Biles compete again Thursday (NBC Chicago)

Five full days of competition are officially in the books at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a veteran Team USA women's gymnastics squad taking home a gold ...

Paris Olympics Day 6 Preview (Aug. 1): Simone Biles in the all-around (NBC Olympics)

Each day of the 2024 Paris Olympics, NBC Olympics will run down all sports in action, highlighting major athletes and marquee events.

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All eyes on Simone Biles as she goes for women's all-around gold at ... (CNN)

Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars in the women's team final at the Paris Olympics. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. Paris CNN —.

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Simone Biles eyes ninth Olympic gold in all-around gymnastics final (Aljazeera.com)

Biles says she was relieved after finishing the vault in the team finals without any flashbacks of Tokyo 2020.

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Simone Biles and Suni Lee will make history just by competing in all ... (NBC Chicago)

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially five days old, and while fans have already seen incredible performances from Team USA in women's gymnastics that have ...

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