Simone Biles earns her second Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics all-around, with Suni Lee securing bronze.

Simone Biles won gold in Paris in the women’s gymnastics individual all-around on Thursday after the disappointment of Tokyo, while fellow American Suni Lee took bronze. It is the third time the U.S. has had two medallists on the same podium and the sixth straight time Team USA has won gold in the event.

Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took the silver. She had led in the competition after Biles struggled on the uneven bars in the second rotation, but a strong beam routine surged Biles back into first and she closed out the win on the floor.

Lee needed a sterling performance on the floor for a comeback bronze.

Biles, who won the individual all-around in Rio in 2016, and Lee, who won the individual title in Tokyo in 2021, were the first former all-around winners to face off in an Olympic individual all-around event.

Rotation 1: Vault

Lee went first with a Yurchenko double full and had a slight hop on the landing to post a 13.933.

Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who bested Biles on the vault at last year’s world championships and will likely be her top competitor in the all-around as well, posted an impressive 15.100.

Biles posted a 15.766 on her Yurchenko double pike, boosted by a massive 6.400 difficulty score, to shoot to the lead after the first rotation.

Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour scored 14.003 on her vault.

Italians Alice D’Amato and Manila Esposito scored 14.000 and 13.866, respectively.

Rotation 2: Uneven Bars

Following Andrade, who scored a 14.666 after a very technically sound routine, Biles dropped behind her Brazilian competitor with a 13.733.

Nemour, who is a favorite for gold in this apparatus, scored a 15.533 to jump ahead of Biles through the second rotation. Lee then put up a 14.866, which as of time of publication put her up to fifth place overall.

Biles has two of her best events to come with beam and floor remaining.

Rotation 3: Balance Beam

Biles kicked off beam with an impressive full twisting double back to score 14.566.

Italy’s D’Amato followed on beam with 14.033 and Esposito then notched a 14.200. Nemour then posted a 13.233.

Lee earned a score of 14.000 for her beam routine and Andrade finished the rotation with a 14.133.

Biles’ 44.065 total with just one event remaining put her back in the lead as she heads into the floor exercise.

Rotation 4: Floor Exercise

Italy’s D’Amato and Esposito began with 13.500 and 12.733, respectively. Nemour stumbled during her last tumbling pass and slightly stepped out of bounds to earn a 13.100.

Lee executed a practically stuck landing in the first pass and left it all on the floor to get a 13.666, guaranteeing a spot on the podium.

Andrade, who stepped out of bounds in her first pass, earned a 14.033 to snag a spot on the podium.

Biles finished with a 15.066 to take the gold.

A history of excellence

With the win, Biles became the first gymnast ever, male or female, to win the all-around eight years apart. Biles, a favorite to win in Tokyo, dropped out of the event to focus on her mental health.

In winning gold earlier this week, Biles became the most-decorated American gymnast in history with eight medals. She broke a tie with the great Shannon Miller for most overall medals.

Lee, who was cleared for competition in January after overcoming an unspecified kidney disease, is the reigning all-around Olympic gold medalist from the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games.

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Simone Biles, the reigning queen of gymnastics, has once again proven her dominance in the sport by earning her second Olympic gold medal in the women’s gymnastics all-around competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Biles, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, put on a dazzling display of skill and precision to secure the top spot on the podium.

Biles’ performance was nothing short of spectacular, as she executed difficult routines with flawless precision and grace. Her signature moves, such as the Biles II on floor exercise and the Yurchenko double pike on vault, wowed the judges and spectators alike. With her incredible athleticism and unparalleled talent, Biles solidified her status as a true legend in the sport.

But Biles was not the only American gymnast to shine at the all-around competition. Suni Lee, a rising star in the gymnastics world, put on a stellar performance to secure the bronze medal. Lee, who hails from St. Paul, Minnesota, showcased her own impressive skills on all four apparatuses – vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise – to earn a spot on the podium.

Lee’s bronze medal finish is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks along the way, including a serious injury in 2019, Lee never gave up on her dream of competing at the highest level. Her perseverance and determination paid off in Tokyo, as she delivered a strong performance that earned her a spot among the world’s best gymnasts.

The success of both Biles and Lee at the women’s gymnastics all-around competition is a testament to the depth of talent within the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. With a strong tradition of excellence in the sport, Team USA continues to produce world-class athletes who excel on the international stage. Biles and Lee’s performances in Tokyo are a source of inspiration for aspiring gymnasts around the world, showing that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to great success.

As Biles celebrates her second Olympic gold medal and Lee basks in the glory of her bronze medal finish, fans of gymnastics everywhere are left in awe of their incredible talent and skill. The future looks bright for both athletes, as they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the sport of gymnastics. Congratulations to Simone Biles and Suni Lee on their outstanding performances at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – you have made your country proud!