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Despite ‘Twisties’ Force-Stopping Her Olympic Run Legendary Gymnast Simone Biles Carves Her Name in History

Published 07/28/2023, 2:21 PM EDT

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Simone Biles is set to return to the sport in her first meet since the Tokyo Olympics. Despite facing backlash, she will participate in the US Classic on 5 August. After her eventful stay in Japan, where she focused on her mental health and removed herself from multiple events, Biles served as a cheerleader for her American teammates’ silver win and later faced the challenge of the twisties, losing spatial awareness when airborne

Despite this setback, she made a triumphant comeback for the balance beam final. The GOAT won a bronze medal, tying Shannon Miller’s record for most Olympic medals by an American female gymnast. With this, Simone Biles etches her name in history alongside other great athletes.

Simone Biles shines and inspires with unbreakable records

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Recently, ESPN’s Instagram page shared a post featuring Sports’ Most Unbreakable Records. It includes the legendary gymnast Simone Biles with her impressive 19 world gymnastics gold medals. Notably, other famous athletes were also included, such as Michael Phelps with 28 Olympic medals, and Rickey Henderson with 1406 career stolen bases.

The post also featured the Boston Celtics with 8 straight NBA titles. This list goes on with more exceptional achievers. The 7-time Olympic Gold Medalist rightfully earned her spot. 

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She sets an example by prioritizing mental health, which demonstrates immense bravery. Additionally, Biles’ GK Elite campaign aims to motivate other female athletes. USA Gymnastics confirmed her participation in the women’s field for the upcoming single-day event at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

This marks Biles’ return to competition after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she proved her excellence once again, as reported by the Guardian. This surely leaves an indelible mark in the world of gymnastics.

The Guardian reports that Simone Biles, the 26-year-old gymnast, is GOAT for a reason. She has become a resolute advocate for prioritizing athletes’ mental health, after her impactful stand in Japan.

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Biles champions mental health and dominates gymnastics history

Biles’ return to the sport demonstrates her determination to control her own narrative and retire on her own terms. The upcoming US Classic, a significant event in USA Gymnastics’ calendar, serves as a warm-up for the national championships in late August. 

Notably, Biles previously made a triumphant comeback at the Classic in 2018 after a two-year hiatus, reaffirming her unrivaled status in gymnastics. Her exceptional performances led to further achievements. It includes multiple world all-around championships and national titles.

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As the undisputed gold standard in her sport, Biles continues to inspire future generations of athletes.

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Gincy Abraham

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Gincy Abraham, an accomplished sports news writer at EssentiallySports, has a profound passion for surfing and a talent for covering the latest developments in sports. With expertise in Olympic news, Gincy captures the essence of the global sporting event. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and years of experience as a news reporter, Gincy is always in pursuit to deliver accurate content religiously.
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