Simone Biles Leads Team USA
Jul 31, 2024 | 6:11 AM
Simone Biles led Team USA to a gold medal in the women’s gymnastics team final, earning her eighth Olympic medal and surpassing Shannon Miller as the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history. Biles, at 27, is also the oldest American female gymnast to win an Olympic medal. Tuesday’s win marked the Americans’ fourth gold in the women’s team final, with Italy earning silver and Brazil taking bronze. Biles finished third on the balance beam and sixth in bars, in addition to her top score on floor. Suni Lee tied for first on beam and was third in bars. Jade Carey was third on her only event, vault, while Jordan Chiles was third in floor.