Simone Biles won the all-around gymnastics title for her second Olympic gold in Paris and sixth overall to cement her place back at the top of her sport with yet another sparkling slice of history.
The American, who won the title at Rio 2016 and had been favourite at Tokyo 2020 before she pulled out, became the oldest winner of her sport’s blue-riband event for 72 years in front of another celebrity-studded crowd.
Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade claimed silver at the Bercy Arena, with defending champion Sunisa Lee taking bronze.
The world’s most decorated gymnast, Biles put on a sparkly goat necklace while celebrating – as if there was any doubt about her status as the GOAT (greatest of all time).
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At the age of 27, she is the first gymnast to win non-consecutive all-around Olympic titles – a demonstration of her longevity in a gruelling sport traditionally dominated by teenagers.
Despite pulling out of Tokyo 2020 after experiencing the ‘twisties’, Biles was already the most decorated gymnast coming into the Paris Games.
Her tally of world and Olympic medals stood at 37 – and she has now taken that to 39, with chances to add to it in the floor, beam and vault finals in the coming days.
Biles also holds the record for most women’s all-around world titles (six) and most World Championships medals (30).
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