Olympian Rival Pauline Schafer Teases Floor Routine, Wonders “GOAT” Simone Biles’ Mastery

Published 11/08/2023, 12:18 AM EST

There is no doubt that Simone Biles is the ultimate GOAT of gymnastics. With 30 medals and 7 Olympic medals, the legend has made headlines across the world. However, rising stars from different countries are offering tough competition for the gymnast. Along the similar lines, A 26-year-old formidable rival, Pauline Schafer, is recently making waves in the gymnastics world.

In a recent social media update, Biles has been cross-questioned by the German Olympian in a new Floor Routine she posted. The exchange sets the stage, injecting a sense of anticipation for Biles’ next moves.

Pauline Schafer questions Simone Biles

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The world witnessed all-rounder Biles’ performance dazzling at the top in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. However, with the recent update, it seems, Schafer is all set to turn the tables in the upcoming championships. The German star has recently took to her Instagram handle and gave a surprise to her 142k family. The icon reposted her new reel in the story. The second clip showcases her great effort and clean aerial cartwheel with the caption, “Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try !“.

The leg grab left everyone in awe, but it was her caption that truly stole the spotlight of her repost. Along with the reel, the prodigy wonders about Biles’s mastery and writes, “@simonebiles Are you already able to do it?”. Adding a “GOAT” sticker, she continued their friendly rivalry. Apart from this, Schafer dazzled at the Swiss Cup 2023.

A star-studded 40th edition of the Swiss Cup

The curtains have fallen on the 40th edition of the Mémorial Arthur Gander International Tournament. Zurich hosted this year’s championship in the Swiss town of Morge. The few highlights showcase various athletes. Starting from the balance beam witnessed a stellar execution by German gymnast Pauline Schaefer-Betz, who claimed the highest score with 13.550 points. Her stunts and moves on beams hailed every single fan.

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Furthermore, De Jesus Dos Santos stole the spotlight with an outstanding vault performance. The athlete secured an impressive DTY of 14.400 and clinched the apparatus record. Despite a setback on the parallel bars, vice world apparatus champion Kaylia Nemour showcased resilience, earning a commendable 13.800, securing her position atop the apparatus rankings. Looking ahead, the global audience anticipates the presence of Schafer and Biles competing in various apparatuses at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Don’t you agree?

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Harshita Chawla is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. Having contributed to a college magazine as a sports writer, she comes with an opulent knowledge of content creation for the sports industry. From creating insightful content about alpine skiing to covering various avenues of gymnastics, Harshita brings versatility to her writing.

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Olympian Rival Pauline Schafer Teases Floor Routine, Wonders “GOAT” Simone Biles’ Mastery

Pauline Schafer questions Simone Biles

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