Turning to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade as the 25-year-old climbed to the top of the Olympic podium, the Americans bowed toward the new Olympic floor champion. Biles finished 0.033 points behind Andrade, who claimed the second Olympic gold medal of her career and her first Olympic victory over Biles. Simone Biles competes during the balance beam final on Monday. When gymnasts tried to cut the silence by cheering on their competitors during the beam final, the crowd shushed loudly. “But,” she added, “I am getting really old.”Simone Biles, left, and Jordan Chiles show off the medals they have won during the Paris Olympic Games.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 06, 2024 07:19 UTC