Simone Biles doesnโt want to follow in the footsteps of other Olympic stars. Sheโs going to make her own impact, her own way.Biles is already the face of Olympic gymnastics, and she could stay that way for years to come.
After Bilesโ incredible performance to take the all-around gold medal in womenโs gymnastics Thursday, she reflected on her legacy.
โIโm not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. Iโm the first Simone Biles.โ
Biles went into these Olympics hyped as a generational talent and potentially the best gymnast in Olympic history. Her performance and her post-medal statements certainly backed up the claim that sheโs the best ever.
Bilesย still has the opportunity to leave Rio with five gold medals. She will compete in the finals of the vault, balance beam and floor exercise.
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