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Simone Biles Shines In Paris Olympics Qualifiers

Simone Biles competes on the beam during the U.S. gymnastics championships Friday, May 31, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Simone Biles showcased her resilience and skill during the first day of competition at the Paris Olympics, despite dealing with a bothersome ankle. In what is considered her weakest event, Biles impressed with a score of 14.333, propelling her into first place in the all-around qualifiers.

Despite concerns about her ankle, Biles exhibited flawless execution, culminating in a perfect landing that was met with a beaming smile. The crowd erupted into cheers as she confidently walked off the mat, celebrating with a dance alongside her teammates.

Biles impresses with a score of 14.333 in her weakest event.
Simone Biles excels in all-around qualifiers despite ankle issue.
Perfect landing by Biles earns cheers from the crowd.

As the day progressed, it became evident that both Team USA and Biles were in a strong position to qualify for the finals. Biles' stellar performance in the all-around qualifiers positioned her as the frontrunner, while Team USA emerged as the top team in qualifying after two subdivisions.

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