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Simone Biles looking unstoppable in Olympics practice after ‘twisties’ fallout
By Jenna Lemoncelli,
3 hours ago
Simone Biles made a statement during Thursday’s podium training ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Biles, who’s making her third trip to the Olympics, stuck a Yurchenko double pike vault — also known as a Biles II — during practice at Paris’ Bercy Arena on Thursday.
The 27-year-old gymnast was the first woman to perform it, earning herself naming rights.
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 25, 2024 Simone Biles during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 25, 2024. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Biles, a double-twisting, double-somersault dismount off the balance beam, is also named after her.
Biles looked strong and confident after a two-year hiatus following the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Biles backed out of multiple events in Tokyo after experiencing “the twisties,” an emotional block when a gymnast loses control of their body while twisting in the air that could potentially result in serious injury.
“We’re all breathing a little bit better right now. I’m not gonna lie,” Biles’ coach, Cecile Landi, said of her form.
Simone Biles during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 25, 2024. Pat Benic/UPI/Shutterstock
Simone Biles during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 25, 2024. AFP via Getty Images Simone Biles during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 25, 2024. Getty Images
Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history having won seven Olympic medals — including four golds — and eight U.S. Gymnastics titles.
Her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, left training camp Monday night to support her in Paris, according to WGNTV .
The Bears granted Owens excused absences from July 29-Aug. 3 during training camp in order to support Biles in her third trip to the Olympics.
Biles will compete for the first time in Paris in the women’s qualifying on Sunday, July 28.
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