Simone Biles took one other step towards co-owning a gold-medal file … however, she’s going to have to be excellent over her final two occasions to etch her title in historical past as soon as extra.
Essentially the most embellished U.S. gymnast in Olympics historical past received a gold medal within the vault ultimate Saturday … the seventh gold medal of her profession, placing her simply two away from tying the file of 9 gold medals — essentially the most of any feminine gymnast.
If you have not watched the occasion but — spoiler alert — however, it is value trying out anyway, ‘trigger Simone’s nonetheless pulling off strikes the world’s barely ever seen … some named after her BTW.
It is Simone’s third gold in Paris … and — like we stated — places her two away from tying the file 9 held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina who competed on the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics. She’s tied for second with Věra Čáslavská who competed for Czechoslovakia.
Fairly spectacular … particularly contemplating neither of these international locations truly exist anymore — Simone’s actually in a category all by herself in fashionable gymnastics.
That stated, all good issues gotta come to an finish … and, Biles has hinted this may be her final Olympics — saying she would not need to face Brazilian competitor Rebeca Andrade anymore after edging out the win in opposition to her within the particular person all-around.
Some have brushed it off as a humorous, humble second from the game’s biggest … however, there is definitely an air of fact to it — ‘trigger Biles shall be 31 when 2028 rolls round, and successful would make her the oldest feminine gymnast to take residence gold.
If that is certainly her final Olympiad — and, given her efficiency, it is at all times doable she possibilities 2028 — then she must be excellent in her final two occasions. She’s competing within the stability beam and ground finals over the subsequent couple days … and, must win each to tie the file.
So, set your alarm clocks and seize your popcorn … ‘trigger Biles is coming for historical past.
