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Robert Zeglinski

Simone Biles seemingly knew she won gold as soon as her Olympic floor routine began

If you’re familiar with Simone Biles’ dominance at the Olympics, the American gymnast winning gold in the women’s individual all-around final on Thursday was never in doubt.

And right before her finale, the superstar seemed to know she was about to deliver another remarkable ending.

Right before executing her needed floor routine to beat Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade for the gold medal, NBC cameras captured a subtle smile on Biles’ face as American supporters in the crowd began to roar in support.

Why, it’s almost as if the living legend knew simply executing her routine would notch yet another gold. And that Biles did, comfortably surpassing Andrade for the win. We’re talking about the definition of well-earned and well-deserved confidence here:

In case there was any doubt, Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time. Thursday was just another picture-perfect moment from her that we should really appreciate in all its glory.

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