Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles: A Powerful Duo on the Path to Recovery
55 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles: A Powerful Duo on the Path to Recovery

CNN  

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example. Biles openly shared her struggles with mental health, putting the issue front and center as one of the greatest athletes not only of her sport, but arguably of all time. Chiles, a two-time Olympian in Tokyo and Paris, was quick to point out that she’s benefited directly from Biles’ example. The two were speaking during their recent Gold Over America Tour, which celebrated the successes of Team USA’s gymnasts.

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Brooklyn Moors, Jordan Chiles impress in rough season opener for UCLA gymnastics
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Moors, Jordan Chiles impress in rough season opener for UCLA gymnastics

LA Times  

UCLA gymnast Brooklyn Moors flies through the air during her floor exercise routine at the American Gold Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Classic in Oceanside on Saturday. For the first time since February 2022, the graduate student competed in three events Saturday — beam, floor exercise and vault — showcasing her versatility to lead UCLA gymnastics to a third-place score of 195.250 …

Simone Biles addresses whether she will return at LA Olympics 2028
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles addresses whether she will return at LA Olympics 2028

The Independent  

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Simone Biles hints she won't compete at LA 2028 Olympics as she's crowned SI's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
3 months ago

Simone Biles hints she won't compete at LA 2028 Olympics as she's crowned SI's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles appeared to dash hopes that she could make a return to the Olympic stage on home soil when Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games in 2028. Following a historic year that saw the gymnastic icon cement herself as the greatest of all time with three more gold medals in Paris to add to her Olympic haul, Biles was …

Simone Biles named 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, here's how the Olympian reacted
3 months ago

Simone Biles named 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, here's how the Olympian reacted

Hindustan Times  

Simone Biles has redefined what it means to be a champion. Named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, she’s done more than just rack up gold medals—she’s changed the game in gymnastics and sparked important conversations about athletes’ mental health. Simone Biles, awarded Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year, highlights her Olympic triumphs and the mental health challenges athletes …

Jordan Chiles returns to gymnastics action at UCLA after Olympics heartbreak
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles returns to gymnastics action at UCLA after Olympics heartbreak

Daily Mail  

Four months after being forced to relinquish her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics, Team USA star gymnast Jordan Chiles returned to collegiate competition over the weekend for UCLA. Chiles won her first gold medal as part of the Team USA in Paris and also temporarily took home an individual bronze in the floor exercise. Jordan Chiles returned to gymnastics …

Olympics superstar Jordan Chiles breaks her silence on losing bronze in heartbreaking first live TV interview
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics superstar Jordan Chiles breaks her silence on losing bronze in heartbreaking first live TV interview

Daily Mail  

Jordan Chiles struggled to contain her emotions as she opened up on controversially losing her bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Jordan Chiles struggled to contain her emotions as she opened up on losing her bronze medal Chiles was awarded a bronze in Paris before the Court of Arbitration for Sport intervened Jordan Chiles joins us live with the latest …

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example
55 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

CNN  

Los Angeles CNN — Jordan Chiles knew her friend was hurting. “But … she knows her body more than anybody else.” It’s no secret what happened next, and that’s precisely the point – instead of retreating from the spotlight, Biles openly shared her struggles with mental health, putting the issue front and center as one of the greatest athletes not …

Simone Biles' Post-Olympic Tour: A Show for the Men's Gymnastics World
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles' Post-Olympic Tour: A Show for the Men's Gymnastics World

Associated Press  

The Simone Biles post-Olympic Tour has brought top American men's gymnasts onto the stage, showcasing a different side of the sport. The co-ed nature of the show has given the show a different energy than the first, which was entirely female-centric. The 20-year-old Richard's long-term goal has always been to make men's gymnastics matter, a daunting proposition in an era …

Simone Biles says ‘not a big deal’ after video shows scoring inquiry snafu might have cost her gold
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles says ‘not a big deal’ after video shows scoring inquiry snafu might have cost her gold

New York Times  

Simone Biles is not worried about potentially missing out on an additional gold medal over another gymnastics scoring inquiry snafu in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. Video from a camera crew following Biles at the Paris Games for the Netflix documentary series “Simone Biles: Rising” was given to Jordan Chiles, whose lawyers submitted it Monday to the Swiss …

A crew filmed Simone Biles at Olympics. Netflix doc may help Jordan Chiles get bronze medal back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A crew filmed Simone Biles at Olympics. Netflix doc may help Jordan Chiles get bronze medal back

LA Times  

Jordan Chiles, right, celebrates with her bronze medal in the floor exercise while standing next to silver medalist and U.S. teammate Simone Biles during the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5. But days later, following a hearing requested by Romanian officials, the CAS ruled that Landi’s inquiry missed the one-minute time window by four seconds, leading the International Olympic Committee to …

Simone Biles 'living out her dreams' on the road with Jordan Chiles as tour starts TONIGHT
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles 'living out her dreams' on the road with Jordan Chiles as tour starts TONIGHT

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles is loving life on the road with USA gymnastics teammate Jordan Chiles as they take on the Gold Over America Tour, which begins on Monday. On Sunday, Biles posted pictures with her fellow gymnasts as they take on a different type of stage for the American audience. Simone Biles is living out her dream on the road ahead …

Jordan Chiles reveals what it was really like to get ready with Simone Biles at Paris Olympics - and the gold medalist's favorite makeup brand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles reveals what it was really like to get ready with Simone Biles at Paris Olympics - and the gold medalist's favorite makeup brand

Daily Mail  

Jordan Chiles has revealed what it was really like as she and Simone Biles got glam for their events at this year's Paris Olympics - and even shared some of their favorite cosmetic brands. The USA Gymnastics team took home the gold again at the 2024 Olympics, with Biles clinching three gold medals, winning the women's artistic individual all-around, women's …

Jordan Chiles: US gymnast says ‘the person I am’ was taken from her during Olympic medal controversy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles: US gymnast says ‘the person I am’ was taken from her during Olympic medal controversy

CNN  

CNN — An emotional Jordan Chiles opened up Wednesday about how the controversy surrounding her bronze medal in the women’s artistic floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Games affected her, saying the process took away “the person I am.” US gymnast Chiles was stripped of her first individual Olympic medal after the Romanian gymnastics team challenged the decision to revise …

Jordan Chiles says Olympic gymnastics controversy took away ‘the recognition of who I was’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles says Olympic gymnastics controversy took away ‘the recognition of who I was’

New York Times  

For 14 seconds, Jordan Chiles paused and looked down to collect her thoughts and emotions. The question — about what Chiles felt she lost when the International Olympic Committee stripped her of her bronze medal in the Olympic women’s gymnastics floor exercise — forced her to stop mid-answer. “It’s about the fact there were things that have led up to …

Jordan Chiles feeling a lot of 'heartbreak' after losing Olympic bronze medal, says former USA gymnast Laurie Hernandez
7 months ago

Jordan Chiles feeling a lot of 'heartbreak' after losing Olympic bronze medal, says former USA gymnast Laurie Hernandez

Daily Mail  

Nearly a month after Jordan Chiles was stripped of her Olympic bronze medal due to an appeal of an inquiry to raise her floor exercise score, former Team USA gymnast Laurie Hernandez says Chiles is feeling 'heartbreak'. An inquiry into her score's difficulty, her Chiles' mark was raised to third place, where she celebrated her bronze medal alongside Simone Biles …

Simone Biles admits she couldn't wait for Olympics to be OVER and reveals how therapy led to success in Paris
7 months ago

Simone Biles admits she couldn't wait for Olympics to be OVER and reveals how therapy led to success in Paris

Daily Mail  

With the 2024 Paris Olympics in the rearview, USA gymnastics superstar Simone Biles admitted looking forward to wrapping up the competition. While her venture was successful, bagging three golds and a silver, Biles admitted to being human and feeling nervous when stepping onto the mat. Simone Biles admitted she could not wait for the Olympics to be over Biles competed …

Simone Biles demands 'justice' for Jordan Chiles in medal controversy
7 months ago

Simone Biles demands 'justice' for Jordan Chiles in medal controversy

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles has continued supporting Team USA teammate Jordan Chiles amid the ongoing controversy over the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. It's been a difficult August for Chiles, who was awarded the bronze in the floor exercise in Paris on August 5 on the back of an appeal by Team USA coach Cecile Landi, who …

Simone Biles demands 'justice' for Jordan Chiles continues to reel from court's decision to strip her of her Olympic bronze and award it to Romanian rival
7 months ago

Simone Biles demands 'justice' for Jordan Chiles continues to reel from court's decision to strip her of her Olympic bronze and award it to Romanian rival

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles has continued supporting Team USA teammate Jordan Chiles amid the ongoing controversy over the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. It's been a difficult August for Chiles, who was awarded the bronze in the floor exercise in Paris on August 5 on the back of an appeal by Team USA coach Cecile Landi, who …

Simone Biles is back! Olympic legend returns to gymnastic training just weeks after Paris success
7 months, 1 week ago

Simone Biles is back! Olympic legend returns to gymnastic training just weeks after Paris success

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles is back to her training routine following a terrific performance at the Paris Olympics. The Team USA gymnastics star collected another three gold medals and a silver to bring her total to 11 overall in her Olympic career. Simone Biles shared a picture from a gymnastics facility as she resumes her training Biles picked up three gold medals …

Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles and husband pose with expletive-laden Olympics-themed restaurant menu

The Independent  

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Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Simone Biles shares behind-the-scenes snaps of her downtime in Paris before jetting back to the US to reunite with Jonathan Owens

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, where she brought home an impressive medal haul at the 2024 Olympics. Simone Biles gave fans a peek inside her downtime in Paris, after the Olympic Games 'From paris with love,' Biles captioned a series of Instagram snaps this week Biles also looked gleeful as she struck a pose …

Last dance in Paris
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Last dance in Paris

China Daily  

Gold medallist Simone Biles of United States celebrates on the podium with her medal during the victory ceremony of the women's vault at Bercy Arena, Paris, France on August 3, 2024. The Paris Games were billed as the "redemption tour", after Biles famously suffered from the debilitating "twisties" in Tokyo and crashed out. Now 27, she appeared fatigued on her …

Jordan Chiles' sister accuses Olympics of ‘racism’ after American gymnast stripped of bronze medal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles' sister accuses Olympics of ‘racism’ after American gymnast stripped of bronze medal

Hindustan Times  

Jordan Chiles was officially stripped of her bronze medal in floor exercise at the Paris Olympics 2024 following a court ruling on Saturday. Following the controversial ruling, Chiles' sister called out the Olympic judges for “racism.” Jordan Chiles has officially been stripped of her Olympic bronze medal following a court ruling on Saturday Jazmin Chiles slams Olympics, blames ‘racism’ for …

Jordan Chiles' medal status in jeopardy after CAS ruling: 'We are devastated…'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles' medal status in jeopardy after CAS ruling: 'We are devastated…'

Hindustan Times  

Jordan Chiles from Team USA gymnastics won her first individual medal on Monday, August 5 in the women's floor exercise final at the Paris Olympics. US' Jordan Chiles competes in the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. The ruling stated, “ The Fédération Internationale …

U.S. fights to keep Jordan Chiles’ medal, submitting video evidence to support appeal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. fights to keep Jordan Chiles’ medal, submitting video evidence to support appeal

LA Times  

The IOC says U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles will be asked to return her bronze medal in floor exercise in order for it to be given to Romania’s Ana Barbosu. Hours after the International Olympic Committee ruled that the U.S. gymnast should return her medal because of a score change, USA Gymnastics will now submit a new appeal to the Court …

Jordan Chiles to lose Olympic bronze medal after court ruling, but USOPC to appeal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles to lose Olympic bronze medal after court ruling, but USOPC to appeal

New York Times  

Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the floor exercise in the gymnastics floor exercise at the Paris Games will be reallocated to Ana Bărbosu of Romania, the International Olympic Committee said in a statement Sunday, after a court invalidated the correction to Chiles’ score that put her on the podium. The IOC said Sunday it was in contact with Romania’s Olympic …

Simone Biles rallies behind US gymnast Jordan Chiles who may LOSE her Olympic bronze medal five days after winning it on a technicality as her sister slams bombshell ruling that hands medal to Romania
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles rallies behind US gymnast Jordan Chiles who may LOSE her Olympic bronze medal five days after winning it on a technicality as her sister slams bombshell ruling that hands medal to Romania

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles has rallied behind fellow US gymnast Jordan Chiles who is set to lose her Olympic bronze medal just five days after winning it. US gymnast Jordan Chiles who is set to lose her Olympic bronze medal just five days after winning it Chiles came third in the event following a controversial appeal that saw her score increased Jordan …

Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles is voicing her support for teammate Jordan Chiles amid the dispute over the Team USA star's bronze medal in the floor exercise. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles of Team United States after the floor routine Ana Barbosu reacts after competing in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final FIG spokesperson Meike Behrensen said in an email to The …

Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling

Associated Press  

PARIS — The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris Olympicswomen’s floor exercise final Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event. Jordan Chiles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer …

Jordan Chiles, in an Olympic gymnastics comedy of errors, gets another raw deal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles, in an Olympic gymnastics comedy of errors, gets another raw deal

New York Times  

We ask a lot of our Olympic athletes — to perform with grace and humility, to carry the Olympic spirit even as they pursue their own individual goals; to abide by the rules, and to accept their fates, however they may go, with dignity. The top 24 women quality; except Chiles, while fourth overall, was third on the U.S. team, …

Jordan Chiles returning to UCLA gymnastics team after winning gold, bronze at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles returning to UCLA gymnastics team after winning gold, bronze at Paris Olympics

New York Times  

Fresh off helping the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to gold and winning an individual bronze medal on floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, Jordan Chiles announced Thursday that she will rejoin UCLA’s gymnastics team. UCLA will likely rely heavily on Chiles in all four events throughout its first season in the Big Ten, but the Bruins aren’t lacking in Olympic …

Simone Biles had to ‘stand up’ for her teammates during MyKayla Skinner drama
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles had to ‘stand up’ for her teammates during MyKayla Skinner drama

The Independent  

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Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight

Associated Press  

PARIS — Every single thing Simone Biles has done at the Paris Olympics has been spotlighted: four medals, an online feud with a former teammate and a social media post that appeared to take a swipe at presidential candidate Donald Trump. Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals …

Simone Biles makes shocking revelation about her body ‘shutting down’ at 2024 Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles makes shocking revelation about her body ‘shutting down’ at 2024 Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

With three gold medals and a silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history. Paris: US gymnast Simon Biles performs on the balance beam at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Simone Biles reveals her body ‘shut down’ at the Olympics The 11-time Olympic winner took to social …

Michelle Obama cheers Simone Biles and Chiles amid viral photo controversy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michelle Obama cheers Simone Biles and Chiles amid viral photo controversy

Hindustan Times  

Simon Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to Brazillian athlete Rebecca Andrade in a sign of deference for winning the gold medal after defeating Team USA in gymnastics. However, Michelle Obama backed the two-star athletes in an opposing action to most American’s reactions when the picture of the gymnasts bowing went viral. Michelle Obama backed Simone Biles nad Jordan Chiles after …

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles affectionately bow to Brazilian athlete Rebecca Andrade who beat them to gold medal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles affectionately bow to Brazilian athlete Rebecca Andrade who beat them to gold medal

The Independent  

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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star after losing floor final at Paris Olympics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star after losing floor final at Paris Olympics

Daily Mail  

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has laid into Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles after they bowed down to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade on the podium of the floor final. Simone Biles & Jordan Chiles bowed down to Rebeca Andrade after her win in floor final Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey decried the sportsmanlike gesture on social media 'Yeah, because giving someone their flowers …

Paris Olympics gymnastics event finals: Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade on balance beam and floor exercise.
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics gymnastics event finals: Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade on balance beam and floor exercise.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. By the time the beleaguered competitors, men and women both, took to Paris’ Bercy Arena for the third and mercifully final day of these finals Monday—parallel bars and the dread high bar for men; floor exercise and the accursed balance beam for women—the games of the XXXIII Olympiad had already played host …

Simone Biles And Jordan Chiles Give Gold Medalist Her Due In Viral Photo
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles And Jordan Chiles Give Gold Medalist Her Due In Viral Photo

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles is considered the greatest gymnast of all time, but she and teammate Jordan Chiles showed they may also be the GOATs at sportsmanship. Biles finished second while Chiles came in third after Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade in the 2024 Olympics gymnastics floor final on Monday. At one point during the medal ceremony, Biles and Chiles dropped …

Watch Jordan Chiles React To Winning Olympic Bronze After Shock Score Change
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch Jordan Chiles React To Winning Olympic Bronze After Shock Score Change

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jordan Chiles may have been bumped up to a bronze in the Olympic gymnastics floor routine final, but her reaction deserved a gold. However, after submitting a score inquiry, her result was increased to 13.766, boosting her into third place behind teammate Simone Biles, who took silver, and Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who won. The eleventh-hour twist resulted …

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles Earns Silver Medal For Floor Routine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Simone Biles won silver in the gymnastics floor routine final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, wrapping an extraordinary return to the Games with her fourth medal. Biles’ fellow U.S. competitor Jordan Chiles, who has a gold and silver medal to her name from the team competitions in Paris and Tokyo, came in third to win bronze. …

Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris

Daily Mail  

Simone Biles was left fuming with Olympics fans for 'shushing' in the middle of her balance beam routine on Monday after a rare mistake saw her miss out on a medal. Simone Biles was left fuming with Olympics fans for 'shushing' during her beam routine "I don't think we've ever seen Simone Biles fall off the beam at a major …

It was oddly quiet at the Olympics balance beam final, and Simone Biles says the gymnasts noticed
7 months, 4 weeks ago

It was oddly quiet at the Olympics balance beam final, and Simone Biles says the gymnasts noticed

Associated Press  

PARIS — An unusually quiet arena may have played a factor in a shaky balance beam final for Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee and a handful of other event finalists Monday. None of us liked it.” Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, of Romania, falls on the beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, …

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine

Associated Press  

PARIS — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. Simone Biles, of the United States, greets Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, after competing during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. 2 — indicating she was still in second — …

‘We ugly cried.’ Jordan Chiles savors euphoria of surprise Olympic bronze medal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘We ugly cried.’ Jordan Chiles savors euphoria of surprise Olympic bronze medal

LA Times  

American Jordan Chiles bursts into tears after learning she won the bronze medal Monday during the women’s individual floor finals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Whether the inquiry submitted by Jordan Chiles’ coach would move her onto the podium or keep her in fifth place during the floor exercise final on Monday, Gina was already proud. “We ugly …

‘She’s queen.’ Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles honor floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘She’s queen.’ Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles honor floor gold medalist Rebeca Andrade

LA Times  

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles knelt down and extended their arms over their heads. “At the end of the day, whoever medaled medaled and that’s what’s so exciting because you just never know with gymnastics,” Biles said. Biles left the door open for an Olympic return after her vault final, saying, “Never say never” to competing in a home-country Games …

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals
7 months, 4 weeks ago

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals

Salon  

The women of Team USA's gymnastics team capped off an incredibly strong showing at the Paris Olympics on Monay, set to return home with an assortment of medals from various apparatuses. Seasoned veteran and standout athlete Simone Biles struggled somewhat on her last day of competition, earning a fifth-place spot in the balance beam final after sustaining a fall. Biles …

Jordan Chiles and the bow that capped Olympic gymnastics on a perfect note
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Jordan Chiles and the bow that capped Olympic gymnastics on a perfect note

New York Times  

PARIS — There, on that podium, holding a medal that always seemed so far away, Jordan Chiles had every reason to get lost in her own biography. And Jordan Chiles could’ve made this moment about herself. On Monday afternoon, Chiles walked onto the floor at Bercy Arena knowing she needed to score better than 13.700 in the floor routine to …

Simone Biles gets silver on floor, Jordan Chiles bronze, as gymnastics ends in Paris
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Simone Biles gets silver on floor, Jordan Chiles bronze, as gymnastics ends in Paris

New York Times  

PARIS — Gymnastics saved the drama for the last day. Simone Biles failed to earn a gold medal, but her teammate Jordan Chiles earned a bronze after a judges inquiry into her difficulty score. A fall on beam knocked Biles out of medal contention entirely and two step-outs on her floor exercises demoted Biles to silver behind Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade …

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