Simone Biles Wins Gold In Gymnastics At Paris Olympics, Becomes Oldest Women’s Champion Since 1952

In a captivating gymnastics competition at the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles secured the all-around gold medal, outshining Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and making history as the oldest Olympic women’s gymnastics champion since 1952. At 27, Biles continues to showcase her extraordinary talent and perseverance.

Biles finished with a score of 59.131, surpassing Andrade, who scored 57.932, and Sunisa Lee, who took bronze with 56.465. Despite encountering a rare mistake during her bar routine—where she faltered during a transition from the upper to the lower bar—Biles managed to recover and maintain her lead. This minor error did not derail her overall performance but highlighted the intense pressure and skill required at this level of competition.

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In Olympic gymnastics, scoring is based on two main components: the Difficulty Score (D-score) and the Execution Score (E-score). A D-score of 13.0 or higher signifies a strong routine, while a score of 15 or more typically ensures a gold medal, reflecting both high difficulty and excellent execution.

After her victory, Biles displayed a mix of emotions. She appeared solemn with her hand on her heart as the American anthem played, but her joy was evident when she smiled broadly and posed for a celebratory selfie with her teammates Lee and Andrade. Lee’s bronze medal further underscored the American team’s impressive performance at the Games.

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