- Athlete is first Hmong American to represent US at Olympics
- Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade wins silver, GB’s Jessica Gadirova is 10th
Simone Biles stands at just 4 feet and 8 inches tall yet her presence has loomed large over gymnastics for what feels like an eternity. Since 2013, she has won the women’s all-around title every single time she has been present. Over time, second place had become the only realistic goal for any other gymnast to strive for.
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