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Day four of the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway as Simone Biles leads the US women’s gymnastics team to a gold medal win this afternoon.
This year’s competition comes after the team scored all silver at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Biles competed in the all-around, vault, floor and beam, while team member Suni Lee fought for the win in the all-around, beam and bars.
This marks the fourth gold medal the team has won in the last 32 years. Biles is now the most decorated American Olympic gymnast with eight medals. This accomplishment follows her emotional decision to withdraw from the Tokyo team event three years ago after developing the “twisties,” which left her unable to complete the twists needed for her routine.
The US women’s team clinched gold after US men’s gymnastics team won their first medal since 2008 on Monday. Their victory came after a stunning pommel horse routine from specialist Stephen Nedoroscik.
Katie Ledecky also competed in the 1,500-meter freestyle swimming race this afternoon, winning by nearly 18 seconds and advancing to the finals.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff is out of the singles competition after she lost to Croatia’s Donna Vekic this morning in the third round.
