Simone Biles Makes History with Eighth U.S. National All-Around Gymnastics Title

On August 27, 2023, at the SAP Center, Simone Biles exults in her victory, taking the top spot in the floor exercise competition during day four of the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. PHOTO: EZRA SHAW/GETTY

By: Adonis Armstrong

For years, Simone Biles has garnered praise from fans, with many hailing her as the ultimate champion. Once more, she demonstrated her worthiness of that accolade at the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, held on Sunday August 27th in San Jose, California. She secured three titles, Biles achieved the distinction of becoming the oldest woman to conquer the all-around category. Also, she etched her name in history as the inaugural gymnast to claim a total of eight U.S. all-around titles.

Dominating the competition, the athlete clinched the gold for her remarkable performances in both the balance beam and floor exercises. Her overall two-day score of 118.45 showcased her prowess, with impressive scores of 29.300 on the balance beam, 30.200 on the floor, 28.400 on uneven bars, and 30.550 on vault. Adding to her victories, she secured a bronze medal for her exceptional uneven bars routine, as reported by GMA.

Since her debut in 2013, Biles has amassed an impressive collection of 27 U.S. titles and 35 medals from national championships. With seven Olympic medals to her name, including the title of 2016 Olympic individual all-around champion, her achievements are nothing short of remarkable. In 2021, Biles made headlines when she chose to prioritize her mental health during the Tokyo Olympics, withdrawing from both the team and individual all-around gymnastics events. This decision was prompted by a moment during the vaulting competition where she felt disoriented while mid-air.

At the age of 26, the athlete previously held an all-around national championship record jointly with Alfred Jochim, who secured seven men's titles spanning 1925 to 1930 and 1933. However, her recent victory has propelled her to surpass this 90-year-old record.

The 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, however, left spectators amazed by her prowess. As she concluded the floor exercise during the final rotation, the gymnast earned a standing ovation from the audience of nearly 12,000, serving as a powerful reminder that she is still widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time.

Following the competition, Biles received an invitation to become a member of the USA Gymnastics 2023-’24 Senior Women’s National Team.

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