Congratulations to 19-year-old Texan Simone Biles, considered the world’s greatest gymnast, who led team USA to victory by winning the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Rio Olympic games.
Her win makes it her second gold medal for team USA so far.
“I’m very excited and relieved because I’ve finally done it. You never know that feeling until it hits you,” said Biles to the press about her victory.”It’s amazing to be recognized for all of this success, (but) I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, I’m the first Simone Biles.”
“I’m just the same Simone. I just have two Olympic gold medals now. I feel like I did my job tonight.”
We look forward to more victories as she continues into next week’s round of competitions!
Watch a behind-the-scenes look as Susannah Collins sat down with Biles while she was in the midst of her training for the Rio Games.
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Photocredit: AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel DUNAND
Photo description: US gymnast Simone Biles celebrates with her gold medal after the women’s individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 11, 2016.
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