Simone Biles once again proved why she is considered the greatest athlete of all time on the first day of women’s competition at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in Minnesota.
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Aiming to make just the third Olympic team since Dominique Dawes, Biles showed off her incredible talent and determination.
Biles, who won her ninth U.S. title, entered the competition with high expectations. She started the night with a spectacular floor routine, earning the evening’s highest score of 14.850.
Biles then moved to Ethan Bar, where her skillful performance earned her second place in the rankings. Nonetheless, she quickly regained her momentum on her balance beam. Although it wasn’t her strongest event of the night, she still put in a solid performance that left her in the competition.
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She returned to the floor for her next routine, leaving the judges and fans in awe. This performance regained her previous score of 14.850 and regained her top spot. Her consistency and talent in her floor exercises reaffirmed her status as a leading Olympic contender.
The night reached its climax as Biles approached the vault. She accurately executed the famous Yurchenko double spear, earning a score of 15.975. Her incredible performance routine cemented her dominance in the competition.
According to NBC News, whoever takes first place overall after two days of qualifying competition will automatically make the five-member women’s Olympic team.
The selection committee will consider the results of exhibition matches and previous matches to determine the remaining four spots. On Sunday they will announce the final roster of the women’s gymnastics team competing in Paris. The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
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