Simone Biles makes history and sparks drama in show-stopping Olympics return

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All eyes were once again on Simone Biles as she made her comeback to the Olympics after facing the "twisties" in Tokyo three years ago. The renowned gymnast, considered the greatest of all time, continued to add to her incredible Olympic journey.

However, Biles doesn't just keep going, she also creates and comes up with new ideas, pushing the limits of her sport further. Her return to the Olympics at 27 years old was not only amazing but also revolutionary. She performed two of her special skills, one of which was the Biles II on the vault. This move, the Yurchenko double-pike, made her the first woman to successfully land it at the Olympics.

Biles returned to the competition with a bang, showcasing her improved skills and even adding in her historic Biles II move despite some minor issues with her left leg. A slight limp from an awkward landing during practice raised concerns about her potential for further injuries, causing some to worry about her performance. Interestingly, Biles decided against attempting a new skill on the uneven bars routine, despite previously planning to do so.

However, Biles managed to overcome her struggles and prove that she is the top contender for gold in most of the events she will be participating in. She performed exceptionally well, earning the highest scores on the floor and vault that will be difficult for others to surpass. As Biles flawlessly landed her last routine on the uneven bars, a big smile spread across her face. This victory marked a major triumph for her after facing challenges in Tokyo.

Biles didn't need to show anything after her amazing comeback at the world championships in Antwerp last year. But the Olympics are special, with a lot more focus and examination than usual. In Paris, many celebrities came to see Biles perform, including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, and Snoop Dogg. Photographers lined up to take pictures of her as she walked out in a stunning sequinned outfit covered by a black jacket, costing $3,000 (£2,300) for each member of the USA team.

During gymnastics qualifying rounds, it can be difficult to keep track of all the action happening on the different apparatuses with multiple athletes moving around the busy arena. However, in Paris Bercy, all eyes were on Biles as she made her comeback on the balance beam. The entire Olympic spotlight was on her as she showcased her incredible skills and artistry on the narrow 10cm-wide beam.

When Biles nailed a double somersault and smiled at the audience, it was obvious that the highly accomplished gymnast had overcome the mental block known as the "twisties." This condition had caused problems for her in previous competitions, forcing her to take a break for 732 days. But now, she showed incredible strength and skill, putting on an impressive performance.

During the floor exercise, Biles successfully completed the Biles II, one of her six signature moves, which includes a powerful triple-twisting double-tuck. The highlight of her performance was on the vault, where she scored an impressive 15.300, surpassing her nearest competitor, Jade Carey. In the overall standings, Biles finished nearly three points ahead of Sunisa Lee, another American teammate and the reigning all-around champion.

Today, we're talking about the history of the Olympics. Biles, at the age of 27, is set to make history by becoming the oldest American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics, surpassing the previous record by five years. She also has the opportunity to become the oldest woman in 60 years to win a gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympics, and potentially add to her impressive collection of seven Olympic medals.

The American team, which includes two all-around champions like Biles and Lee, will try to win gold on Tuesday. Then they will compete in individual events starting on Thursday. Biles is on a journey to achieve more greatness, which keeps getting bigger and better.