Biles Wins Silver in Paris Floor Exercise

Simone Biles concluded her participation in the Paris Olympics with a silver medal in the floor exercise, marking her 11th Olympic medal. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won the floor gold, becoming the first gymnast to beat Biles in this event at a major competition. Despite a few mistakes, Biles also secured three gold medals in the team, all-around, and vault events, tying her with Vera Caslavska for the second-most Olympic medals by a female gymnast. Jordan Chiles, Biles' teammate, earned bronze after a controversial score review. Biles expressed pride in her performance and hinted at a potential return for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The event highlighted growing diversity in gymnastics, with Biles, Andrade, and Chiles sharing an all-Black podium.