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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: Simone Biles warms up before day four of the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at SAP Center on August 27, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: Simone Biles warms up before day four of the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at SAP Center on August 27, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Women?s Qualifications Day 1 of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2023 just unfolded. At the heart of this historic day stood none other than the gymnastics legend herself, Simone Biles. The Olympic legend made history with her famous Yurchenko double pike vault, adding a fifth element to the FIG?s Code of Points called “Biles II.” This groundbreaking achievement marked a monumental moment on both the national and international gymnastics stages.
But just a few days before this incredible performance, Biles found herself entangled in a web of unfair allegations. A Twitter user had accused her of a discourteous act, claiming that she visited a makeup store with her husband, Jonathan Owens, but refused to take a photo with an eager fan. The gymnast was labeled as “rude,” igniting a social media storm of controversy. Yet, undeterred by the turmoil,? Biles remained resolute in her focus on her ultimate goal and shared a fitting reply for those doubting her.
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Simone Biles gives a bold message to her haters
In a defiant and bold statement, she shared a post on her Instagram story. It read, “For the ones JUST watching to see if I’m going to make it.. I AM.” This declaration came at a time when Biles was poised to wow the global stage after a two-year hiatus from international competition, and quitting from Tokyo Olympics.

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 05: Simone Biles speaks with the media following the Core Hydration Classic at Now Arena on August 05, 2023 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
In a historic moment, Biles became the first female gymnast to perform a Yurchenko double pike vault, a move that will now be called “Biles II.” Consequently, Biles returned to the global stage for the first time in 2 years proving she was a force to be reckoned with, and no amount of turmoil could hinder her road to success.
In the face of the absurd allegations, Owens, the NFL star of the Green Bay Packers, and Biles’ loving husband, was her steadfast defender. He didn’t mince words, promptly rejecting the claims and denouncing the act of spreading falsehoods on the internet as “crazy.” Owens passionately asserted her innocence in response to the Twitter user’s post. However, it did not didn’t stop there. He went a step further, offering context by revealing private tweets from the accuser, shedding light on the situation. Besides the tumult in Biles’ personal life, her creating history is a breaking answer to the fingers pointed. Moreover, the opening day of the Women’s qualifying round was truly mesmerizing.
The Unfolding of Women’s Qualifications Day 1
As the Women’s Qualifications Day 1 of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships commenced, Biles took to the uneven bars, proving that her return to international competition was nothing short of triumphant. Overcoming previous challenges, she executed a remarkable routine, earning a score of 14.400.
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 05: Simone Biles celebrates after winning the all-around at the Core Hydration Classic at Now Arena on August 05, 2023 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Next, the balance beam posed no threat to Biles as she displayed poise and perfection, scoring an impressive 14.566. Her trademark tumbling on the floor exercise continued to dazzle spectators, earning her a score of 14.633, leaving her enthusiasts thrilled. ?Biles II? on vault secured her a total score of 58.865, reaffirming her status as a true legend of the sport.
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And just on Day 1 of her return to the global stage, Biles has silenced her critics with grace, poise, and history-making performances, reminding the world that she is, indeed, a force to be reckoned with on and off the gymnastics floor.
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