Simone Biles, the legendary American gymnast, is set to make her final appearance at the 2024 Olympics on Monday at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics finals. With two more gold medals up for grabs, Biles is determined to end her Olympic journey on a high note.
At the age of 27, Biles has already achieved an incredible amount in her career. She has two Olympic bronze medals on balance beam and is a four-time world champion in the same event. However, her sights are now set on the gold medals for both balance beam and floor exercise.
If she succeeds, Biles will tie the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by any female athlete in any sport. Joining the ranks of gymnast Larisa Latynina and swimmer Katie Ledecky, Biles will solidify her place in history as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Biles’ dominance on the floor exercise is undeniable. She has never lost an event final in a major international competition throughout her long and illustrious career. In fact, she has a perfect record of 7-for-7 when it comes to winning gold on her signature event at both the Olympics and world championships.
But Biles’ toughest competition on Monday will be her own teammate, Suni Lee. The two have been neck and neck in terms of their scores on balance beam this year, and Lee even managed to secure a bronze medal in the uneven bars final on Sunday, bringing her total Olympic medal count to six.
The full lineup for the balance beam final also includes Yaquin Zhou of China, Julia Soares of Brazil, Manila Esposito of Italy, Sabrina Maneca-Voinea of Romania, Alica D’Amato of Italy, and Rebeca Andrade of Brazil.
In the floor exercise final, Biles will face off against Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and her American teammate Jordan Chiles. Biles previously won the gold in this event at the 2016 Olympics, but she withdrew from the competition in Tokyo. The full lineup for the floor exercise final also includes Manila Esposito of Italy, Yushan Ou of China, Rina Kishi of Japan, Ana Barbosu of Romania, Alice D’Amato of Italy, and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea of Romania.
For fans who want to catch the action live, the balance beam final will begin at 5:36 a.m. CT on August 5th, and the floor exercise final will follow at 7:20 a.m. CT. Both events will be available for streaming on E! at 4:45 a.m. CT and on NBC 5 at 8:30 a.m. CT.
Aside from these two events, there are also three other gymnastics finals taking place on Monday, including the Men’s Parallel Bars, Men’s High Bar, and Women’s Floor Exercise. These events can also be streamed on NBCOlympics.com and Peacock.
As Biles wraps up her final Olympics, it’s important to reflect on her incredible journey and achievements. She has already secured seven Olympic medals, including one gold, and has the potential to add two more to her collection on Monday.
Simone Biles has not only made a name for herself in the world of gymnastics, but she has also inspired countless individuals with her determination, talent, and resilience. Her legacy will continue to live on and inspire future generations of athletes.
So let’s all tune in and cheer on Biles as she aims to end her Olympic run on a high note. Let’s witness history in the making as she goes for gold in the balance beam and floor exercise finals. Go Simone!
