Simone Biles: her stunning comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are home to some impressive performances, but it was Simone Biles who really captured the attention.
The French have Léon Marchand and the Americans, Simone Biles. The famous American gymnast was in radiant form for her debut on Sunday, and charmed all eyes… Especially when she wore a sumptuous leotard adorned with 10,000 crystals. A four-time Olympic champion, she is one of the biggest stars of this year’s Paris fortnight. At 27, the young woman is back with a vengeance after overcoming her “twisties“. The unpredictable loss of bearings in space that prevented her from expressing herself fully in Tokyo. Born in Columbus, this icon of world sport showed her determination and talent on beam (14.733). But also on floor (14.60) and vault (15.30). Although she was hampered by a left calf injury, Simone Biles was able to celebrate her comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in style .
Simone Biles and her dazzling performance
Simone Biles ‘ performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics was nothing short of dazzling. Cheered on by a large crowd of stars including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Tom Cruise, her prowess on beam, floor and vault was exemplary, although she was slightly less successful on the uneven bars (14.433). In a packed Bercy Arena, the audience was almost hysterical every time her face appeared on the giant screens. She thus dominated her events.
Her return to form was acclaimed by spectators and sports commentators alike. They see in her redemption after the difficulties of Tokyo 2021. Indeed, she herself expressed her satisfaction at being back on top. Expectations are high for next Tuesday night’s team final, where the USA are the big favorites.
But the most eagerly-awaited moment will be Thursday’s all-around competition at 6.15pm, when the American gymnast could once again make history by presenting an unprecedented figure on the uneven bars, which will bear her name. With 37 medals to her credit (30 world and 7 Olympic), she is proving once again that she is the GOAT of gymnastics. A true heroine of Paris 2024!
