The Simone Biles risk that inspired historic sixth Olympic gold at Paris 2024
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I’m going to take it day by day now, the hard part is done, so let’s have some fun.” The vault was first up for Simone Biles, the source of those demons three years ago, yet she has long since dispensed of any fears that they would reemerge. open image in gallery Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after performing on the balance beam A smirk defied the risk taken to perform the Yurchenko double-pike so early in the pursuit of history at Paris 2024. open image in gallery Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the balance beam Sunisa Lee, too, provided a compelling watch, emerging as the second favourite behind Biles and sparking wild cheers throughout. open image in gallery Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates at Paris 2024 The tension was palpable.