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

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Everyone was watching Simone Biles once more. After her struggle with the "twisties" in Tokyo three years ago, the legendary gymnast came back to add to her incredible Olympics journey.

However, Biles does not simply keep going: she also invents and innovates, pushing the limits of her sport to new heights. Her comeback at the Olympics was not just amazing but revolutionary, as she successfully performed two of her trademark moves. It was on the vault – the event that caused her to withdraw from individual competitions in Tokyo – where Biles introduced the Biles II, becoming the first female athlete to successfully land the Yurchenko double-pike at the Olympics.

Biles made a strong comeback and impressed everyone, even successfully performing her groundbreaking Biles II despite having a brace on her left leg. A little stumble during practice caused a minor limp and raised worries about potential issues for the American athlete. Interestingly, Biles decided not to attempt a new skill on the uneven bars routine, despite previously planning to do so.

However, Biles rebounded and solidified her position as the top contender for the gold medal in most of the events she will participate in. She completely dominated her session, achieving the highest scores on the floor and vault that will be hard to surpass during the rest of the qualifying rounds. As Biles flawlessly landed her last routine on the uneven bars, she couldn't help but smile widely. This marked a triumphant moment for her, especially after facing challenges earlier in Tokyo.

Biles didn't need to show anything else after her amazing comeback at the world championships in Antwerp last year. But the Olympics are a whole different story, with a level of focus and criticism unlike anything else in the sport. In Paris, big stars like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, and Snoop Dogg were there to watch Biles. Photogaphers lined up to take pictures as she walked out in a black jacket over a sparkling costume costing $3,000 for each member of the USA team.

During the gymnastics qualifying round, it can be a challenge to keep track of all the athletes moving around on the different equipment in the crowded hall. However, in Paris Bercy, all eyes were on Biles as she made her comeback on the balance beam. The entire Olympics seemed to revolve around this one individual and her incredible talent for pulling off incredibly difficult and artistic routines on the narrow apparatus.

When Biles completed a double somersault flawlessly and smiled at the audience, it was evident that the highly successful gymnast had overcome the difficult mental block known as the "twisties." This condition had affected her performance in previous competitions and caused her to take a long break of 732 days from major events. However, she was able to conquer this challenge and showcase her incredible talent with a stunning performance.

During her floor routine, Biles successfully performed her signature move, the Biles II, which consists of a triple-twisting double-tuck. The highlight of her performance was on the vault, where she earned a score of 15.300, putting her nearly a whole point ahead of Jade Carey, her American teammate. Biles also dominated the individual all-around standings, finishing almost three points ahead of Sunisa Lee, another American teammate and the previous all-around champion.

Today, we are discussing the history of the Olympics. Biles, who is 27 years old, is on track to make history as the oldest American female to ever win a gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympics. This would surpass the previous record by five years. Additionally, she could become the oldest woman in 60 years to win a gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympics, and further add to her collection of seven Olympic medals.

The American team, which boasts top athletes like Biles and Lee, will try to win gold on Tuesday. After that, they will compete in individual events starting on Thursday. Biles is continuing her journey to achieve even more success, as her ambitions only grow larger and more impressive.