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The article provides a live debrief of the U.S. Women’s World Team Trials after day two, highlighting the top-scoring team, addressing Skye Blakely’s uneven bar score controversy, and discussing team lineup updates, with additional insights from a live podcast and upcoming events.
Simone Biles won her record ninth national all-around title at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, with a commanding lead and top scores in all four events. Biles, 27, is now set to compete in the U.S. Olympic trials, aiming for her third Olympic Games. Skye Blakely finished second, Suni Lee, the reigning Olympic champion, had a strong showing, and Kayla DiCello and Jordan Chiles rounded out the top five. Shilese Jones and Kaliya Lincoln have been approved to compete at the Olympic trials despite injuries.
After a devastating injury at the 2021 Olympic trials, gymnast Skye Blakely initially shut down and resisted help. However, with the persistent encouragement of her parents, she began working with a mental coach, which significantly aided her recovery both physically and emotionally. Now 19, Blakely has made a strong comeback, performing impressively at the U.S. championships and re-entering the Olympic mix with a healthier mindset and body.
Simone Biles dominated the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a massive all-around score of 60.450, leading by over three points. Biles excelled on all apparatuses, showcasing her superior skills and control. Shilese Jones withdrew due to injury, leaving Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello to battle for second place, with Blakely holding a slight edge. Sunisa Lee, the Olympic all-around champion, is in fourth place.