Simone Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials, finishing the day with an all-around score of 58.900, well ahead of the competition and in position to lock up an automatic Olympic berth.
While not at her unparalleled best, Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday. Her all-around score of 58.900 put her well ahead of good friend Jordan Chiles and in position to lock up an automatic berth on the five-woman team if she finds herself in the same position when the trials wrap up on Sunday.
Chiles, who helped the Americans win silver in Tokyo, appears to be rounding into form just in time. She finished in the top six on all four events, heady territory considering injuries slowed her training early in the year which appeared to dim her chances of an Olympic return. Biles also stepped out of bounds on her floor routine, a hazard considering the power she generated during tumbling passes that have redefined what's possible in her sport. She ended on a high note nailing her signature Yurchenko Double Pike vault that drew a standing ovation. Her score of 15.975 was the highest of the night on any event by a wide margin and gave her plenty of breathing room heading into Sunday.Jones, the top American gymnast not named Biles when healthy, hoped to join her.
While Jones put together an excellent 14.625 even while doing a slightly watered-down routine, she gingerly made her way off the podium. She talked to medical staff for several minutes before pulling herself out of her final two rotations on balance beam and floor exercise.DiCello left the University of Florida after her freshman year to return home to Maryland and focus on the Olympics.
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