The casualness and seemingly effortless nature in which Simone Biles moves continues to astonish. The gymnast is dealing with setbacks and injuries while competing at the Paris 2024 Games. However, despite facing a lot of pressure and obstacles, she’s showing that she’s considered one of the greats for a reason. When the intensity rises, many whither, but not her. She’s stepped up to both help Team USA and to showcase individual brilliance again and again. To be in the GOAT conversation, an athlete needs many special moments, and accolades. With a closet full of hardware that the Ohio native keeps adding to, performances like what those saw in Frane keep enhancing what will already be a tremendous legacy.
American gymnastics earns first gold medal
Heading into the final phase of the team all-around event, the US side expected to put up a strong showing. Yet Simone Biles managed to somehow shatter even the highest of expectations. When something an athlete does has five words in it and is a signature, it’s notable and significant. Consequently, the double layout with a half-twist was only part of what made her effort stand out. Instead, the way in which even a more casual absorber can appreciate her feats is nothing short of spectacular.
Her teammates, including Suni Lee, are accomplished in their own right, and would be able to compete for the top spot on their own. But with Biles, the gap between Team USA widens significantly, and barring a complete meltdown, it is truly impossible for anyone else to overcome. While exchanging conversational expressions with the camera as the judges are looking, the best gymnast is in control, at a level that few others have been able to even approach.
Silent confidence of Simone Biles
The multi-time medalist can make the difficult appear easy. She exudes full force and athleticism while doing so from a near-standstill. Being able to pull both extremes off simultaneously is a clear indication of someone in control of their craft. This is why when the triple-double of her routine lands, there is applause, but it’s almost underappreciated. Too many have become accustomed to her abilities, that they are almost taken for granted. The fact that even at this year’s Olympics, she persists through health concerns while genuinely smiling and having fun while the scoring continues to take place is truly remarkable.
Overcoming, particularly when it comes to rehab, is such a hard aspect to consistently need to deal with. For people who enter this sport, especially when factoring in how much professional training is required at a younger age compared to others, this is a daunting reality. But even when she is needing to immediately enter a full treatment session for whatever is ailing her, the positivity and willingness to step back in the gym the next day is hard to not be impressed by.
Individuals contributing toward collective success
As mentioned, this is a Team USA with plenty of star power. Lee, and Jordan Chiles, for example, would easily boast winning contention scores in their respective events. This group is similar to past ones in that they do an excellent job of supporting each other and feeding off each other’s energy. In the buildup and throughout the team events themselves, there was little doubt as to who the eventual winners would be. The only question is by what margin the final score would finish at.
The United States finished with a commanding 171.296 points. On the other hand, in second place, Italy acquired 165.494 points. Furthermore, this shows that with the individual events around the corner, at the very least, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ will be heard a couple more times this summer. Especially, if Simone Biles and her teammates are able to somehow outdo what those in Paris just witnessed, this roster will be busy spending time on the podium.
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