U.S. gymnast Simone Biles made history over the weekend after landing two signature moves at the world championships in Germany.
In a flawless, show-stopping performance at the world championships in Stuttgart, Germany, over the weekend, the 22-year-old gymnast successfully landed two historic gymnastics moves: the double-double dismount on the balance beam and triple-double on floor.
Her landing of the triple-double on the floor has been named after her as the Biles II in the Gymnastics’ Code of Points. She already has a floor element named the Biles, hence the Biles II.🤯 BREAKING: @Simone_Biles lands the TRIPLE-DOUBLE at #Stuttgart2019.SPOTTED: @Simone_Biles making history AGAIN at #Stuttgart2019.The moves won’t officially be named after her until the Federation of International Gymnastics gives its approval.
In order to have a move named after a gymnast, they must successfully perform the element at the world championships or at the Olympics.The floor element has officially been named after @Simone_Biles. 👑👑👑#Stuttgart2019.@USAGym pic.twitter.com/QLusB53JP5
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