August 27th 2023.
Simone Biles is on a mission to make history by becoming the first gymnast to win eight U.S. all around titles. On the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Biles made her mark and ended the day with a lead of nearly three points. Her signature event, the vault, proved to be her best performance. She executed a difficult Yurchenko double pike followed by a Cheng, which is a round-off back handspring half onto the table with one and a half twists off. On the uneven bars, Biles turned in a stellar performance.
Reflecting on her performance, Biles stated, “Beams started off a little bit rough, but that’s kind of to be expected. You get your nerves out of the way and then after that, it was pretty smooth sailing. Pretty happy with the overall meet today.”
Biles' goal of winning an eighth title is a personal one. She currently stands tied with Alfred Jochim who won his seventh title 90 years ago in 1933. Earlier this year, Biles returned to competition with a win at the US Core Hydration Classic. This event marks the first time that two Olympic all-around gold medalists have ever competed for a United States championship.
The U.S. Gymnastics Championships will conclude on August 27th and if Biles wins the event, she will make history. With her signature event, the vault, and her stellar performance on the uneven bars, it’s clear that Biles is a force to be reckoned with. Will she make history by becoming the first gymnast to win eight U.S. all around titles? We’ll have to wait and see.
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