American gymnast Simone Biles continued her dominance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing her third gold medal of the Games in the women’s vault final on Saturday, August 3rd. Biles, 27, delivered a stellar performance, averaging 15.300 points for her signature Yurchenko double pike and Cheng vaults. This victory marks Biles’ seventh Olympic gold medal overall, further cementing her status as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade claimed the silver medal with a score of 14.966, while American Jade Carey rounded out the podium, taking bronze with 14.466 points. Biles’ triumph in the vault final adds to her previous gold medals in the team and all-around events at these Games.With this latest victory, Biles has now amassed a total of 10 Olympic medals in her career, tying for the third-most by a female gymnast. Her medal count at major international competitions has risen to an unprecedented 40, the highest of any gymnast in history.Biles expressed her gratitude and joy following her win, stating, ‘I’m just happy to be here and to have the opportunity to compete’. The American gymnast will have two more chances to add to her medal haul in Paris, as she is set to compete in the balance beam and floor exercise finals on Monday, August 5th.In other gymnastics news, Carlos Yulo won the second Olympic gold medal ever for the Philippines, edging out defending champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in the men’s floor exercise finals.
Key points
- Simone Biles won her third gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women’s vault final.
- Biles scored an average of 15.
- This victory marks Biles’ seventh Olympic gold medal and her 10th Olympic medal overall.
- Biles will compete in the balance beam and floor exercise finals on Monday, August 5th.
300 points, with Rebeca Andrade taking silver (14.
966) and Jade Carey bronze (14.
466).
