Simone Biles says 'it's getting better and better' as she sweeps national championship for the ninth time weeks before Paris Olympics

Simone Biles was unmatched in all apparatus, including floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars
PUBLISHED JUN 3, 2024
Simone Biles has won four Olympic gold medals in her two appearances (Getty Images)
Simone Biles has won four Olympic gold medals in her two appearances (Getty Images)

FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Simone Biles has once again proved that she is one of the best gymnasts in the world.

The most decorated of all time, Biles bagged the national champion for the ninth time. 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 06:  Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during the Senior Women's co
Simone Biles became national champion for ninth time in gymnastics (Getty Images)

Sheer dominance by Olympic-winner Simone Biles 

On Sunday, June 2, she took home five more medals at the US Gymnastics Championships In Fort Worth.

The 27-year-old was unmatched in all apparatus, including floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars.

During the two-day event, Biles scored 119.750, while her nearest opponent Skye Blakely, 19, finished with 113.850. The third position was secured by Suni Lee, 21.

"It took a lot mentally and physically to just trust my gymnastics again and most importantly trust myself," Biles said during the post-event conference, reports People

"I think that was the hardest part after Tokyo is I didn't trust myself to do gymnastics," she added.


 
 
 
 
 
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"Now, having gone to two Olympics, each one gets a little bit more stressful because I know exactly what to expect. I know exactly what I expect from myself," Biles continued.

Her win came just weeks before the Paris Olympics 2024 which begins on July 26.

Meanwhile, Team USA was also announced on the same day for the same discipline, which features Biles, DiCello, Blakely, Lee and Chiles, Jade Carey, Dulcy Caylor, Eveylynn Lowe, Zoey Molomo, Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson, Simone Rose, Tiana Sumanasekera, Shilese Jones, Kaliya Lincoln, and Leanne Wong.

US Olympic Trials are scheduled from June 27-30 in Minneapolis and, if Biles makes it to the Olympic gymnastics team, she would become the first American woman to appear in three Olympic gymnastics teams after Dominique Dawes.  

“I use the phrase ‘aging like fine wine.’ It’s just getting better and better. We’ll see. Hopefully we get to ride this out for the rest of the year,” Biles said.



 

Internet praises 'GOAT' Simone Biles

Netizens were thrilled to see the gold medalist dominate at the national championship.

One fan wrote on Facebook, "She is Houston’s hometown girl & we are all so proud of her!"

"You are amazing to watch. You got this again for the GOLD. You all deserve this good luck ladies 🥇🥇🥇" another shared.

"We are so blessed to have her on our team. What a special athlete, young competitor, beautiful person," a user said. 

Another fan joined in saying, "Congrats to you Simone. From all us in Green Bay and Wisconsin."

"Great athlete and wonderful representative of America!" a user remarked. 

One hailed the Olympic winner saying, "Congratulations to the Greatest Of All Time, Simone Biles."

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