In a stunning upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade clinched the gold medal in the women’s floor exercise final, edging out American superstar Simone Biles. Andrade’s near-flawless routine earned her a score of 14.166 points, while Biles, who stepped out of bounds twice during her performance, secured silver with 14.133 points. Jordan Chiles of the United States completed the podium, taking bronze with a score of 13.766 points.This victory marks Andrade’s first individual gold medal of the Paris Games and her second Olympic gold overall, following her vault title from Tokyo 2020. The 25-year-old Brazilian has now amassed an impressive haul of four medals in Paris – one gold, two silvers (all-around and vault), and a bronze in the team event – cementing her status as the most decorated Brazilian gymnast in Olympic history.For Biles, who had been aiming for her fourth gold medal of these Games, the silver represents both a disappointment and a testament to her resilience. Earlier in the day, Biles had a surprising fall during the balance beam final, finishing fifth. Despite these setbacks, Biles ends her Paris Olympic campaign with four medals – three golds (team, all-around, and vault) and one silver – bringing her career Olympic medal count to an astounding 11, including seven golds.’I’m very happy for Rebeca, she deserved it,’ Biles graciously said after the competition. ‘I’ve been very close, it’s been very exciting.’ Andrade, elated by her victory, stated, ‘I wanted a gold medal with all my strength, and I’m very happy to have achieved it today’.The floor exercise final provided a fitting conclusion to the women’s artistic gymnastics events at the Paris Olympics, showcasing the sport’s blend of power, precision, and artistry at the highest level.
Key points
- Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won gold in the floor exercise at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scoring 14.
- Simone Biles took silver with 14.
- Andrade finishes the Paris Games with four medals, while Biles ends with three golds and one silver, bringing her career Olympic medal count to 11.
166 points.
133 points after stepping out of bounds twice during her routine.
Contradictions👾Some sources reported that Biles won bronze in the floor exercise, while most others correctly stated she won silver.
