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Paris Olympics: Despite Injury Scare, Simone Biles Helps U.S.A Top Women's Gymnastics Standings

Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team showcased their dominance, finishing with a remarkable score of 172.296 points, over five points ahead of second-place Italy at the Bercy Arena during Olympic qualifying on Sunday despite a scare when Biles appeared to tweak her lower left leg during floor warmups.

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By IANS News July 28, 2024 • 20:28 PM
Paris Olympics: Despite injury scare, Simone Biles helps U.S.A top women's gymnastics standings
Paris Olympics: Despite injury scare, Simone Biles helps U.S.A top women's gymnastics standings (Image Source: IANS)

Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team showcased their dominance, finishing with a remarkable score of 172.296 points, over five points ahead of second-place Italy at the Bercy Arena during Olympic qualifying on Sunday despite a scare when Biles appeared to tweak her lower left leg during floor warmups.

Competing in sub-division 2, the Americans solidified their status as heavy favourites for the gold medal, especially in the absence of the Russian team. With seven teams left to compete, the U.S. women set a bar that seems insurmountable.

The team delivered consistently high performances, with five scores of 14.5 or higher.

Competing in sub-division 2, the Americans solidified their status as heavy favourites for the gold medal, especially in the absence of the Russian team. With seven teams left to compete, the U.S. women set a bar that seems insurmountable.

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The U.S. women’s team now turns its attention to the team finals on Tuesday night, poised to continue its quest for Olympic glory.


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