Biles Continues Olympic Build-up With Ninth All-around US Gymnastics Title

Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise on the way to a ninth national all-around title at the US Gymnastics championships (Credit: AFP)

Simone Biles won a record-extending ninth US all-around gymnastics title Sunday, signalling she's a force in the sport as the Paris Olympics approach even as a couple of miscues gave her something to work on before the US trials.

"Today it's just getting out here, getting comfortable and confident in my gymnastics, and hopefully going to Olympic trials and making that next step towards Paris," Biles told broadcaster NBC after piling up 59.300 points on the second night of competition to take her total to 119.750.