Simone Biles clinched her ninth national all-around title at the U.S. gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas, securing her spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials where she will compete for a place on the team for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. This achievement makes her the first gymnast, male or female, to win nine all-around national titles.
Biles maintained near-perfect scores on all four apparatuses, finishing with an all-around score of 119.750 despite a small fall on the vault during her signature Yurchenko double pike. Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello finished in second and third place, respectively. Shilese Jones was unable to participate due to a shoulder injury but was granted a petition to participate in the Olympic Trials alongside Biles and Kaliya Lincoln.
After leading Team USA to a team title at the World Gymnastics Championships last fall and being named The Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year, Biles is gearing up for another impressive performance at the Olympics this summer. Following a stunning experience with the “twisties” at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, she is making a strong comeback and is expected to be a dominant force at the Games after her impressive performance in the U.S. championships.
The Olympic trials will begin on June 27 in Minneapolis, preceding the opening ceremony in Paris. As Biles prepares for this exciting opportunity, she continues to inspire millions around the world with her incredible talent and determination to succeed against all odds.
Overall, Simone Biles’ victory at this year’s U.S gymnastics championships solidified her position as one of America’s greatest athletes and marks an exciting milestone as she gears up for her second Olympic Games appearance later this summer.
