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Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. gymnastics title a full decade after her first
Biles became the oldest woman to win a national title since USA Gymnastics began organizing the event in 1963. Her eight crowns moved her past Alfred Jochim, who won seven between 1925-33.
Simone Biles dominates the US Classic in return to gymnastics after 2-year break
Confidence growing with every rotation, Biles soared to victory in her first meet since the Tokyo Games. Her all-around score of 59.100 was five points better than runner-up Leann Wong.
Simone Biles returns to competition this weekend for the first time since Tokyo
Biles' return is great news for USA Gymnastics, which just announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Also returning is Suni Lee, who took home the Olympic all-around gold after Biles dropped out.
Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights
Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped into the spotlight and won all-around gold.
Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others
The president will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, who also include Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe.
Simone Biles Says She Wasn't Going To Let Larry Nassar Take Her Joy Away
"It was too much," Biles said of enduring years of media coverage of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. "But I was not going to let him take something I've worked for since I was 6 years old."
Gymnastics Hasn't Changed Since Nassar, Survivor Rachael Denhollander Says
The former gymnast was instrumental in bringing serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar to justice. She says the gymnastics industry still has abusers and a system rife with problems.
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Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final
"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events.