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Kristen Wong

Kaylia Nemour’s Epic Uneven Bars Routine Beloved by Simone Biles, Fans

Kaylia Nemour Simone Biles Algeria Sunisa Lee France Gold Olympics

17-year-old Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour soared to a gold medal finish during Sunday’s uneven bars final after an absolutely captivating individual performance. 

Nemour scored a whopping 15.7 to win her first ever gold medal and become the first Olympic medalist in gymnastics from Africa. She defeated reigning world champion, China’s Qiu Qiyuan (15.5), who took home silver, and American gymnast Sunisa Lee, who took home bronze.

Among those watching at Bercy Arena was Simone Biles, who was no doubt in the house to cheer on her compatriot, Lee.

But even Biles couldn’t contain her excitement after seeing Nemour flawlessly stick the landing and raise both her arms in the air. Nemour immediately teared up on the mat, knowing she delivered possibly the best routine of her young Olympic career.

Biles was seen applauding Nemour's performance with a wide smile on her face. Nemour and Lee also shared a sweet embrace after Nemour’s score was announced. 

The Algerian breakout star finished fifth in the women’s all-around final earlier this week but convincingly earned her spot on the podium on Sunday with a stunning show that left fans breathless.

People were especially happy for Nemour to win while representing Algeria, instead of France. Nemour holds dual citizenship in both countries but chose to compete for Algeria this summer due to a reported dispute between the French gymnastics federation and her club, Avoine Beaumont.


This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kaylia Nemour’s Epic Uneven Bars Routine Beloved by Simone Biles, Fans.

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