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U.S. gymnastics trials: Simone Biles wins all-around, makes Olympics for third time

MINNEAPOLIS — In a historically difficult selection process, one choice was easy. Simone Biles will be on the U.S. women's gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old earned her third consecutive Olympic berth by winning the Olympic trial all-around crown Sunday at Target Center. She entered the second day of competition with a 2.5-point lead and finished with a score of 117.225, ...
Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS — In a historically difficult selection process, one choice was easy.

Simone Biles will be on the U.S. women's gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics.

The 27-year-old earned her third consecutive Olympic berth by winning the Olympic trial all-around crown Sunday at Target Center. She entered the second day of competition with a 2.5-point lead and finished with a score of 117.225, five points better

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