Simone Biles has added yet another remarkable achievement to her illustrious career. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team, led by Biles, clinched the gold medal in the team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This victory not only cements Biles’ position as a gymnastics legend but also brings her total Olympic medal count to an unprecedented eight, surpassing the previous record held by Shannon Miller. Biles now stands alone as the American gymnast with the most Olympic medals in history.
Simone Biles really just did that and shut all those doubters up.
She is not a “quitter” and that comeback was SPECIAL.
THE GOAT OF GYMNASTICS with the MOST OLYMPIC MEDALS IN USA HISTORY!
ONE OF ONE🐐
— Grace (@gracesporttakes) July 30, 2024
Biles’ Olympic accolades include four gold medals from the Rio 2016 Olympics, along with a silver and two bronzes from Rio and Tokyo. Her unparalleled success extends beyond the Olympic Games; she has a total of 38 medals from both the world championships and Olympics, making her the most decorated gymnast ever, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo’s previous record with her five medals at the 2023 World Championships, four of which were gold.
In the broader context of Olympic achievements, Biles is closing in on yet another milestone. Allyson Felix currently holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by a non-swimming American woman, with 11 medals. However, Biles is not far behind and could potentially match or surpass this record during the Paris Games, as she has qualified for four individual event finals: the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise.
Simone Biles and Team USA won gold in the women’s gymnastics team finals, pushing the U.S. past 3,000 medals in Olympic history — more than any other country. https://t.co/KSeSaP4dWu pic.twitter.com/7ql5SVV4uB
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) July 30, 2024
Biles’ Olympic journey places her among the elite in the sport’s history. With five gold medals, she is tied with legendary gymnast Nadia Comaneci and two other gymnasts for the third-most golds in Olympic gymnastics history. In terms of total Olympic medals won, Biles is now tied for seventh in the all-time rankings. The all-time record for most Olympic medals by a female athlete is held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who accumulated 18 medals, including nine golds, across the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Olympics.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics continue, all eyes are on Biles as she competes in her individual events. Her exceptional skills and unwavering determination have already earned her a place in history, and she continues to inspire athletes and fans around the world. Whether or not she breaks more records in Paris, Biles’ legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time is firmly established.
SIMONE BILES OFFICIALLY HAS THE MOST OLYMPIC MEDALS IN USA GYMNASTICS HISTORY (8) 🐐 pic.twitter.com/TePLWEfkbI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 30, 2024
The 2024 Olympics are shaping up to be a significant event not just for Simone Biles but for the entire gymnastics community, as athletes strive for excellence and new records are set. As we follow the medal count and celebrate the achievements of athletes across all sports, Biles’ journey serves as a testament to dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness.
Major Points:
- Simone Biles became the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history with eight medals, surpassing Shannon Miller.
- Biles led the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to a gold medal in the team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Biles is close to surpassing Allyson Felix’s record of 11 Olympic medals for an American woman outside of swimming, having qualified for four individual event finals.
- Biles now ties with Nadia Comaneci and others for the third-most Olympic gold medals in gymnastics and ranks seventh in total Olympic medals among female gymnasts.
- Biles solidified her status as the most decorated gymnast ever, with 38 medals from world championships and Olympics, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
