Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles posted an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena in Paris despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping
By WILL GRAVES
Published - Jul 29, 2024, 12:40 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 29, 2024, 12:40 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu.
Simone Biles sitting off to the side at the Olympics. USA Gymnastics team doctor Marcia Faustin by her side. A look of concern on both their faces.
Three years ago in Tokyo, the scene ended with Biles removing herself from multiple finals to protect her safety — prompting an international discussion about mental health.
Yet Biles is determined to write a different ending to the story in Paris. The 27-year-old American star wasn't dealing with any sort of block or trauma but something far more common to gymnasts, particularly ones who have been doing this two decades.
