FORT WORTH – Simone Biles, widely celebrated as the greatest gymnast of all time, has added another remarkable achievement to her storied career by clinching her ninth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
The event, held in Fort Worth, Texas, saw Biles deliver an outstanding performance, finishing with a total score of 119.750 on Sunday.
Biles, who boasts 37 world and Olympic medals, began her competition with a steady performance on the balance beam, earning a score of 14.800, matching her Day 1 result.
She continued to impress with a stunning floor exercise routine that earned her a score of 15.100, significantly widening her lead by five points.
The vault presented a rare challenge for Biles, as she fell on her first attempt at the Yurchenko double pike.
However, she recovered on her second try, scoring 15.000 despite the one-point deduction for her fall. This was her first fall of the 2024 season, yet she managed to extend her lead.
Biles completed her competition with a score of 14.400 on the uneven bars, securing not only the all-around title but also gold medals in each individual event.
Her commanding performances over the two days of the championship reaffirmed her legendary status in gymnastics.
Biles had entered the final day with a 3.4-point lead, having set the pace with an all-around score of 60.450 on Day 1.
This marked her first time surpassing the 60.000-point threshold since the 2021 Olympic trials.
Her consistent excellence throughout the competition left no doubt about her victory.
Skye Blakely placed second with an all-around score of 113.850.
Kayla DiCello claimed third place with a score of 110.800, narrowly edging out reigning Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee, who finished with 110.650.
Biles continues to solidify her legacy as a dominant force in the sport, continuing to inspire athletes and fans around the world.
Travis Tyler