Simone Biles has made history by winning the women’s all-around gymnastics gold at the Olympics, beating out Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. With a score of 59.131, Biles secured her victory by performing exceptionally well in the floor routine, earning a score of 15.066. This makes her the oldest Olympic women’s gymnastics champion since 1952 and the third woman to win two Olympic all-around titles.
Andrade finished in second place with a score of 57.932, while American Sunisa Lee took home the bronze with a score of 56.465. Lee, who had previously won gold in this event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, put on a strong performance in the floor routine, earning a score of 13.666 and securing her spot on the medal stand.
With Biles’ win, the United States has now won the gold medal in the women’s all-around event for six consecutive Olympics. This streak started with Carly Patterson in Athens in 2004, followed by Nastia Liukin in Beijing in 2008, Gabby Douglas in London in 2012, Biles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and now Lee in Tokyo. The U.S. dominance in this event is unparalleled, with the next possible opportunity for another nation to break this streak being in 2052 if one country wins the next seven Olympic titles in the all-around event.
This achievement not only showcases the incredible talent and skill of these athletes but also highlights the strength of the U.S. gymnastics program. The dedication and hard work of these gymnasts have paid off in the form of multiple Olympic titles and a legacy of success that will be remembered for years to come. We can only imagine what future generations of gymnasts will be inspired to achieve by the accomplishments of Biles, Lee, and their fellow competitors on the world stage.