Despite experiencing a calf injury during the qualification round, Simone Biles is set to participate in all four events for the U.S. team finals at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night.
Biles was seen hobbling off the floor following a calf injury sustained during warmups. However, she persevered and achieved scores in the last three events of the round after trainers applied tape to her left foot before she competed in floor, vault, and the uneven bars.
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Simone Biles of the United States smiles after competing on the uneven bars during the women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Coach Cecile Landi provided some positive news regarding Biles’ injury, stating that it is considered minor and that there are no intentions to keep her from competing in the Olympics.
“I can’t put into words how proud I am of her for what she’s overcome and how she’s showcasing her abilities to the world,” Landi remarked.
Biles will take her turns last for the U.S. on vault, floor, and balance beam, and will compete second on the uneven bars.
Team USA’s gymnasts, from left to right — Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Jade Carey, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee — pose after the women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on July 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Jordan Chiles, who ranked fourth in the all-around during the qualifiers, just behind Biles, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, and Suni Lee, will also compete in all four events.
Biles is recognized as one of the most accomplished American Olympians ever. Her experience with the “twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics ignited a broader conversation regarding mental health issues as she withdrew from several significant events.
Simone Biles of the United States smiles after competing on the uneven bars during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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The gymnastics team final is scheduled for Tuesday, followed by the individual all-around on Thursday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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