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Biles makes history in return to competition at US Classic
Source: Associated Press
Biles makes history in return to competition at US Classic
By WILL GRAVES
May 22, 2021
Simone Biles and her ever-expanding array of signature skills sure look ready for the Tokyo Olympics.
The reigning world and Olympic champion returned to competition for the first time in more than 18 months by cruising to victory at the U.S. Classic in Indianapolis on Saturday night.
The 24-year-old continued her quest to push the boundaries of what’s possible by a female gymnast in the process.
Biles’ all-around score of 58.400 — easily the best of the night in a crowded field of seniors trying to join Biles on the U.S. Olympic team this summer — was almost beside the point.
The Yurchenko double pike vault has historically only been done by men. Not anymore. Biles sprinted down the runway, did a roundoff onto the springboard followed by a back handspring onto the vault, finishing with two backflips with her legs ramrod straight and her hands seemingly magnetized to her hamstrings. Biles had so much momentum when she landed that she hopped back a step or two.
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By WILL GRAVES
May 22, 2021
Simone Biles and her ever-expanding array of signature skills sure look ready for the Tokyo Olympics.
The reigning world and Olympic champion returned to competition for the first time in more than 18 months by cruising to victory at the U.S. Classic in Indianapolis on Saturday night.
The 24-year-old continued her quest to push the boundaries of what’s possible by a female gymnast in the process.
Biles’ all-around score of 58.400 — easily the best of the night in a crowded field of seniors trying to join Biles on the U.S. Olympic team this summer — was almost beside the point.
The Yurchenko double pike vault has historically only been done by men. Not anymore. Biles sprinted down the runway, did a roundoff onto the springboard followed by a back handspring onto the vault, finishing with two backflips with her legs ramrod straight and her hands seemingly magnetized to her hamstrings. Biles had so much momentum when she landed that she hopped back a step or two.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/olympic-games-sports-fc50195bfb77a08d8edd1afd7a969a3d
Simone Biles performs during the vault at the U.S. Classic gymnastics meet in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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