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Simone Biles Continues to Revolutionize Gymnastics

The American gymnast aims to add a sixth eponymous skill at the Paris Olympics, cementing her legacy as the sport's most innovative athlete.

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Simone Biles of Team United States reacts after competing on the vault during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.

Overview

  • Biles has five officially named skills across vault, floor exercise, and balance beam.
  • She is attempting to introduce a new skill on the uneven bars during the Paris Olympics.
  • The moves named after her include some of the most difficult elements in gymnastics.
  • Biles returned to competition after a hiatus following the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
  • Her groundbreaking skills have significantly raised the sport's difficulty standards.