Simone Biles wins her first competitive gymnastics event since 2021, qualifies for US national championship
The gymnastics superstar scored a 14.0 on the uneven bars, a 14.8 on the balance beam, a 14.9 in the floor exercise
Biles finished in first place in the all-around, vault, floor routine and balance beam. She placed third on the uneven bars.
Her scores put her ahead of competitors Jordan Chiles, Leanne Wong, and Katelyn Jong at the Core Hydration Classic, previously called the US Classic
The seven-time Olympic medalist made her first appearance since pulling out of several events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021
The 26-year-old athlete withdrew from the women’s team final in Tokyo after suffering from what is known as the “twisties” – a mental block that causes gymnasts to lose track of their position in midair
four golds at the Olympics and 19 golds at the world championships – the most by any gymnast in history.
Biles is the most decorated gymnast in US history, winning 32 medals across the Olympics and the world championships
Biles is registered to compete in all four events this weekend