The USA Women’s Gymnastics Team, led by Simone Biles, secured the gold medal in the team all-around final at the Paris Olympics, marking their return to dominance in the sport. Biles, already the most decorated American Olympic gymnast with eight medals, showcased her remarkable skill and resilience by competing less than 48 hours after overcoming calf pain.

The team delivered a spectacular performance, finishing nearly six points ahead of the silver medalists from Italy, with Brazil taking the bronze. The victory was not just a personal triumph for Biles but also a testament to the team’s collective effort. Biles competed in all four events, starting with a powerful Chen Vault and concluding with her signature floor routine set to Taylor Swift’s music.

Biles’s strength and recovery from injury were highlighted by Chelsea Memmel, the technical director for the US women’s team. Memmel emphasized that Biles’s performance solidified her status as the greatest gymnast of all time. Teammates Sunni Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Jade Carey also played crucial roles, with Lee excelling on the balance beam and uneven bars, Chiles performing well despite a minor mistake, and Carey delivering a strong vault performance.

The gold medal win was particularly significant as it marked the first time the US women’s team had claimed gold since 2016. This victory extended a 32-year streak of Olympic medals for the US women’s gymnastics team, adding to their previous golds from Atlanta 1996, London 2012, and Rio 2016.

Biles’s success at the Paris Olympics, which included adding her eighth Olympic medal to her collection of five gold, one silver, and two bronze, capped off her redemption tour following a disappointing performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her recent triumphs reflect her remarkable comeback and enduring excellence in gymnastics, enhanced by her dedication to mental and physical health.