Amidst the highly competitive and intense atmosphere of the Olympic Games, a crucial mistake by head coach Cecile Landi resulted in gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her chance at a medal. With seconds to spare in the final moments of the competition, Landi missed the submission deadline for an inquiry, leading to a score change that ultimately cost the team a bronze medal. As the gymnastics community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and pressure faced by elite athletes in their pursuit for Olympic glory.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, America's Simone Biles secured her third gold medal of the Games with an impressive vault performance. In the women's vault final, Biles showed her dominance yet again, as Great Britain's Max Whitlock secured a spot in the pommel horse final. Only available for viewing to UK users, check out highlights of Biles' gold-winning routine and catch up on her thoughts on the competition thus far.
Fresh off her successful Olympic performance, gymnast Simone Biles attended the Chicago Bears' preseason game to support her husband, former Packers safety Jonathan Owens. However, Biles' jacket featuring photos of her husband as a Packer caused some controversy among Bears fans. Despite this, her presence at the game was a true highlight for both fans and players.
The 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony ended with a bang as Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a grand entrance in true "Mission: Impossible" style. As he descended from the Stade de France, Cruise was joined by athletes from the Games, and was handed the Olympics flag by Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The hand-off symbolized the transition from Paris to the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which Cruise further highlighted with a pre-recorded clip of him riding through LA and arriving at the iconic Hollywood sign displaying the Olympic rings. This surprise performance from Cruise added an element of excitement and Hollywood glamor to the closing ceremony, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next Olympics in Los Angeles.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics received a star-studded kickstart as Hollywood actor Tom Cruise made a grand entrance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The "Mission Impossible" star rappelled from the roof of Stade de France and took the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and gymnastics legend Simone Biles, passing on the torch in true Hollywood fashion. He then rode his motorcycle through the streets of Paris before arriving at a beach for an epic concert featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. The perfect blend of entertainment and sports, this ceremony set the stage for a spectacular Olympic Games in 2028.
Julian Alfred made history for the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia by winning their first-ever Games medal in a stunning upset over favorite Sha'Carri Richardson in the 100m race at the Paris Olympics. Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif secured a guaranteed medal, while US gymnastic legend Simone Biles also made history on an eventful day of firsts in Paris. Despite Richardson's bid for redemption, it was Alfred who stole the show with a superb race in the pouring rain.
Gymnast Simone Biles and Team USA have been dominating at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning multiple gold medals. Biles, who has already made history as the American gymnast with the most Olympic medals, will have more chances to add to her collection in the upcoming event finals. Despite a minor injury during qualifications, Biles has been performing brilliantly and is set to compete in the vault final on Saturday.
At the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Simone Biles claimed her second gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics event, becoming the first American to do so. Her teammate Suni Lee also made history, becoming the third woman to win two Olympic all-around titles. Fellow teammate Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera were seen cheering on their teammates in the stands, along with celebrities like Tony Hawk and Seth Rogen. In the end, Biles, Lee, and Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade took home the top three spots on the podium, solidifying Team USA's dominance in the event.
Simone Biles solidified her place as one of the greatest gymnasts in history as she captured her sixth Olympic gold medal in the women's all-around final in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her electrifying floor routine earned her a score of 15.066, sealing her victory over Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and fellow American Sunisa Lee. Despite a small mistake on the uneven bars, Biles' overall performance was enough to reclaim the all-around title she first won in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Despite suffering a leg injury during Sunday's qualifiers, gymnastics star Simone Biles is set to compete in the Tokyo Olympics team final and individual events. Her coach confirmed that the injury was a pre-existing condition and will not hinder her ability to compete, as Biles holds the top scores in multiple events. This comes after Biles withdrew from the competition in 2021 due to mental health concerns, showing her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.