American gymnast Simone Biles continues to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding a third gold medal to her collection in the vault competition. Biles, who has already secured gold in the women’s team event and the all-around competition, showcased her incredible skills once again with a stellar performance on the vault.
The 27-year-old gymnast executed her signature Biles II vault flawlessly, followed by a slightly less difficult vault that still outshines many others in terms of complexity. Biles’ average score of 15.300 solidified her victory, leaving her competitors in awe of her talent.
Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, the reigning vault champion from the Tokyo Olympics, claimed the silver medal with a score of 14.966. Meanwhile, American gymnast Jade Carey clinched the bronze with a score of 14.466. Despite Andrade’s impressive execution and high scores for both vaults, the difference in difficulty levels between her routines and Biles’ ultimately secured the victory for the American gymnast.
Biles had expressed her nerves about competing against Andrade, who is one of the few gymnasts capable of challenging her. The anticipation of Andrade attempting a new skill with a higher difficulty value kept the audience on edge, but the Brazilian gymnast stuck to her usual routines, performing them with finesse.
With her latest gold medal, Biles now holds a total of 10 Olympic medals, making her the third most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history. As she prepares for the floor and beam finals on Monday, Biles has the opportunity to surpass Vera Caslavska’s record of 11 Olympic medals and inch closer to Larisa Latynina’s all-time record of 18 medals.
Simone Biles’ remarkable achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics solidify her status as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Her dedication, skill, and unwavering determination continue to inspire fans around the world.