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World Series: Simone Biles made a standing flip look easy before throwing first pitch

The Houston Astros invited hometown hero Simone Biles to throw out the first pitch before Wednesday’s Game 2 at Minute Maid Park, and the 5-time Olympic medalist dazzled the crowd with a standing backflip before firing the ball over the plate.

We're flipping out over @Simone_Biles' first pitch.https://t.co/JRL0vre0pu pic.twitter.com/YhoRVl70C1

— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 24, 2019

Impressive back flip twist from @Simone_Biles before her first pitch! #WorldSeries #Houston pic.twitter.com/Nzxw7zFexT

— Andy Scholes (@AndyScholesCNN) October 23, 2019

Biles grew up in nearby Spring, Texas, part of the Houston metro area.

Only @Simone_Biles can pull off an awesome first pitch like this! 😍 #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/VhNexZrkIq

— FloCheer (@FloCheer) October 24, 2019

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