After an incredible performance at the Paris Olympics, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is gearing up for her last two chances at gold in the Summer Games on Monday. The 27-year-old has already won three gold medals in the all-around and team events, and most recently, she clinched her seventh gold medal in the women’s vault final on Saturday.
Biles has been dominating the gymnastics world for years and has become a household name in the sport. However, her journey to the Paris Olympics has been anything but easy. In 2018, she withdrew from the Tokyo Games due to the “twisties,” a dangerous condition that affects a gymnast’s ability to orient themselves while in the air. This decision not only changed the course of her career but also raised concerns about her future in the sport.
But Biles has proven time and time again that she is not one to give up. She has described her time in Paris as a “redemption tour,” and she has certainly lived up to that title. With her impressive performances at the Olympic Games, she has shown the world that she is back and better than ever.
So, what’s next for Simone Biles after the Paris Games? The gymnast herself has answered this question, saying that she plans to take some time off after the Olympics to focus on her mental health and spend time with her family. She also mentioned wanting to use her platform to bring awareness to important social issues and inspire others to never give up on their dreams.
But first, Biles has her sights set on adding more medals to her already impressive collection. On August 5th, she will compete in her last two events: the balance beam and floor exercise. And it won’t be an easy ride as she faces tough competition, including from her own teammate.
In the balance beam final, Biles will be up against her fellow U.S. gymnast Suni Lee. The two have been neck and neck throughout the 2024 season, both delivering top-notch beam routines. Biles has already won bronze medals in the balance beam in 2016 and 2020, while Lee is yet to medal in an Olympic balance beam final. With such fierce competition, the balance beam final is bound to be a nail-biting event.
Fans can catch the balance beam final on August 5th at 5:36 a.m. CT. The event will be streamed on E! at 4:45 a.m. CT and on NBC 5 at 8:30 a.m.
The floor exercise final, on the other hand, will be the last event of the women’s gymnastics competition at this year’s Olympics. Biles and her teammate Jordan Chiles have both qualified for the final, making it a must-see event for gymnastics fans. Biles, who won the floor exercise final in 2016, was unable to compete in the 2020 final due to an injury. This opened the door for her teammate Jade Carey, who went on to win gold. Unfortunately, Carey did not qualify for the final in this year’s Olympics, but Chiles has stepped up with her incredible Beyonce-themed routine that has been a crowd favorite throughout the Games.
The floor exercise final will take place on August 5th at 7:20 a.m. CT. Fans can catch the event on E! at 4:45 a.m. CT and on NBC 5 at 8:30 a.m.
In conclusion, Simone Biles has already cemented her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. But she’s not done yet. With two more chances at gold, Biles is determined to end her time in Paris on a high note. And even if she doesn’t come out on top, her resilience and determination have already inspired countless people around the world. The Associated Press has contributed to this report, but we know that Biles’ story is far from over.
