WATCH: How Simone Biles practiced and perfected her barrier-breaking gymnastics movement

Simone Biles, 24, from Columbus, has won several medals and titles during her career. She is not only one of the most renowned gymnasts in history, but is also an influential entity in the sports community. Since starting at a young age, the American already has a grand total of 25 World Championship medals.

Playing balance beam and vault, in addition to participating in eventing competitions, she has become a specialist in her field. Notably, Biles is considered an Olympic sensation with 7 medals to his name. Recently, she took the internet by storm, when she landed a double pike Yurchenko.

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Simone Biles’ Barrier Breaking Movement

In a sport focused on flexibility and balance, Simone shows both qualities effortlessly. Notably, Biles perfected one of the most difficult moves that many greats have failed in the past. With constant hard work and dedication, she perfected a Yurchenko double pike.

As the video shows, she has seen the move performed several times to get it right. Even though she lost her balance in some workouts, she didn’t give up. With the help of her trainer, she was finally able to pull it off with the utmost perfection and grace.

It goes without saying that focus is the key to achieving any set goal. Notably, Biles has also always been focused on his performance. To top it off, the momentum of her moment and the grace that she displays makes her jump seem effortlessly magnificent.

Other laurels won by Biles

During the recent Summer Games in Tokyo, she touched on one of the most underrated and important aspects of the sport. Withdrawing from the majority of her events, citing mental health issues, she called attention to her importance which needed to be highlighted.

Out of 5 events, the American decided to only participate in two and won silver and bronze in her two outings, respectively. Although fierce criticism followed, thanks to his withdrawal, Biles silenced enemies and made his nation proud. In her own way, she made America great again.

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