- Simone Biles gets her first gold and even celebrities like Nicole Kidman can only wonder
Turn Legend Simone Biles Leads USA to Olympic Gold in Paris
Turn icon Simone Biles has once again etched her name into Olympic history, leading the USA team to victory in Paris and securing her fifth Olympic gold since 2016. The 25-year-old phenom guided her squad to a total of 171.296 points on Tuesday, giving the American contingent, featuring Biles, Hezly Rivera, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Jade Carey, a commanding 5.502-point lead over silver medalists Italy (165.494). Brazil rounded out the podium with a score of 164.497.
Simone Biles and Team USA Triumph Despite Nerves
Just the night before the team final, Biles and her teammates gathered to address the sense of nervousness within the group. "We just supported each other," Biles explained. "We had that conversation and reassured each other that we can rely on one another. It's really tough what we're doing here, and it's easier when we can lean on each other," she told dpa.
Their performance drew a star-studded crowd, with celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban bringing their children to witness the gymnastics spectacle.
Simone Biles' fifth Olympic gold, won in The Olympic Games in Paris, adds to her remarkable gymnastics career. The USA team, including Biles, secured a significant lead over Italy in the team final, demonstrating their strong teamwork and unity during The Olympic Games.
