Olympics | Feature: Simone Biles stuns world with historic gold in individual all-round


  • World
  • Friday, 02 Aug 2024

by Sportswriters He Leijing, Li Dian and Lu Xianting

PARIS, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- As Simone Biles took to the mat for her final floor exercise, the rhythmic beats of the music accompanied her graceful yet powerful flips and twists. The entire Bercy Arena, including notable spectators like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, erupted in cheers even before her scores flashed on the screen, sensing the gravity of the moment. Their thunderous applause spoke volumes - Biles had clinched a significant gold medal.

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