The Olympic gymnastics finals are being held in ParisSimone Biles and Team USA had a busy week, starting with a gold medal on Tuesday in the women’s gymnastics team final.
Biles then went on to win gold on Thursday in the individual all-around.
Bilesappeared to strain a calf muscle while warming up on floor during qualifying Sunday, but did not seem to be bothered by her injury in the team final or the all-around. Biles, 27, has won more Olympic medals than any American gymnast in history and will have a better chance to increase her total in the event finals, where she will compete on vault, bars and floor exercises.
Here’severything you need to know about Simone Biles and her upcoming schedule on Friday.➤
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WillSimone Biles compete today?Simone Biles and Team USA will not compete on Friday.
The next women’s gymnastics event scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics is the final on Saturday, August 3.
Biles, considered one of the best vaulters in the world, will compete in the event and is the leading contender for the gold medal..
