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Tokyo Olympics : Simone Biles on Olympic qualification and 'living in the moment' in Tokyo

Simone Biles will lead the United States women's gymnastics team at the Tokyo Olympics after coming through top in the US trials in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday. Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum make up the official quartet, with Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner competing as individuals in Japan. Biles is the most decorated gymnast in US history and is widely regarded as one the greatest all time. She won four gold medals at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and holds a total of 19 gold medals at World Championship level. The 24 year-old said after the trials that she will try to "live in the moment" in Japan and take in more of what's going on around her, as the experience in Brazil was something of a "blur". Biles admitted to being "super-emotional" this week, especially after receiving a standing ovation at the conclusion of her final routine on Sunday, but refused to be drawn on whether this Olympic Games would be her last.

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  • Released : 28-Jun-2021

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