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Simone Biles Becomes Oldest Women’s All-Around Olympic Gold Medalist

Simone Biles is the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time, with 11 medals, 7 of them gold.

Her total score of 59.131 was just over a point ahead of Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade at 57.932, one of the closest calls Biles has ever endured at a major international event. Biles continuing to break records and make history is a testament to the gymnast who has been championing mental health for herself and others after her difficult Tokyo Olympics withdrawal in 2020. At the time, she suffered what are known in the world of gymnastics as “twisties,” where the athlete experiences a disconnect between mind and body while airborne, potentially causing serious injuries.

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