In a masterful display of skill and consistency, Simone Biles further solidified her status as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The 27-year-old icon captured an unprecedented ninth national all-around title, outpacing the field by a staggering 5.9 points in Fort Worth, Texas.
Biles’ unparalleled performance saw her top the standings on every individual event – vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. It marked just the second time in her illustrious career that she has swept all four disciplines at the national championships, a feat she last accomplished in 2018.
While Biles was not perfect, making one notable error on vault when she over-rotated her epic Yurchenko double pike, her combination of difficulty and execution rendered her virtually untouchable. She beamed with self-assurance after the miscue, quickly refocusing for a strong second vault.
“I know exactly how to reboot and recollect myself to move onto the next event,” Biles stated matter-of-factly.
The championships doubled as the final major tuneup before next month’s Olympic Trials in Minneapolis. There, Simone Biles will aim to secure a spot on her third U.S. Olympic team headed for the 2024 Paris Games. Her ninth national title has already reinforced her status as the heavy favorite for one of the limited berths.
Watch Simone Biles’ full performance at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships below.
