Biles shines on vault while surging to lead at US C’ships

Simone Biles

Simone Biles did not come back to do a victory lap. The gymnastics star sent a message on Friday night at the US Championships, putting together a thrilling performance that included a show-stopping vault and looking ready for another shot at Olympic glory next summer.

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Biles, 26, posted an all-around total of 59.300 that put a record eighth national title on Sunday well within reach. As late as this spring, Biles was unsure about how dedicated she was to a return after dealing with a mental block known as "the twisties" that led her to pull out from multiple finals at the 2020 Olympics to protect herself.

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