Simone Biles clinches 9th US Gymnastics championship

Simone Biles won her ninth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. She scored 119.750 points by doing routines on the uneven bars, floor exercise, balance beam, and vault. Even though she had a small mistake during the vault, she still won. Her closest competitor was Skye Blakely, who was 5.900 points behind. Kayla DiCello came in third place. Simone Biles is a seven-time Olympic medalist. She had some struggles with her emotional health during the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. After taking a break, she came back stronger and won the national title. Biles is known for supporting her teammates, like Sunisa Lee, who had a tough time during the competition. Biles is setting an example for others on how to handle pressure. She is preparing for the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Biles is focused on doing her best and gaining confidence. She knows how to stay calm and move forward, even after making mistakes. At the championships, Shilese Jones did not compete due to a shoulder injury. She aims to recover for the Olympic trials. The U.S. gymnastics team is expected to be strong in Paris, with Biles leading the way.