US Gymnastics at Paris 2024 Olympics

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What medal did Simone Biles win in the all-around individual competition on August 2, 2024?

  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Platinum
  • Gold (correct)

How many Olympic medals has Simone Biles won in total?

  • 9
  • 11 (correct)
  • 10
  • 12

What significant health challenge did Lee face prior to competing?

  • Kidney disease (correct)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Lung disease

Which event did Jordan Chiles win a bronze medal in on August 5, 2024?

<p>Floor exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Simone Biles' reaction when asked about competing in the 2028 Summer Games?

<p>She was noncommittal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total medals did the USA gymnastics teams win at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific medal did the US men's gymnastics team win at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>Bronze (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gymnast had a critical role in securing the team's bronze medal by excelling at the pommel horse?

<p>Stephen Nedoroscik (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the captain of the US women's gymnastics team at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>Simone Biles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the US women's gymnastics team's performance in the Tokyo 2020 Games?

<p>They secured silver. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What injury did Brody Malone suffer from prior to the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>Knee injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the US women's gymnastics team perform relative to their competitors in the team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>They finished in first place, 6 points ahead. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor affecting Brody Malone's performance in the qualifying events?

<p>Injury from 16 months ago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simone Biles's Olympic Achievements

Simone Biles is the most decorated US Olympic gymnast in history, having won a total of 11 Olympic medals.

Lee's Inspirational Comeback

Lee battled two types of kidney disease for a year before returning to compete and winning bronze medals in the all-around individual competition and the uneven bars.

Chiles's Floor Exercise Medal

Jordan Chiles won a bronze medal in the individual floor exercise competition, adding to her Olympic medal collection.

Biles Silver Medal in Floor Exercise

Simone Biles won a silver medal in the individual floor exercise competition.

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Biles's Future in Gymnastics

After achieving unprecedented success at the Olympics, Simone Biles leaves the door open to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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US Men's Gymnastics Team Medal Drought

The US men's gymnastics team earned a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a 16-year drought since their last team medal in 2008.

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US Women's Gymnastics Team Gold Medal Victory

The US women's gymnastics team claimed the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, regaining their dominant position after missing out in Tokyo 2020.

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Brody Malone's Flawless Routines

Brody Malone, the US men's team captain, overcame a serious knee injury to lead his team to a bronze medal with a flawless performance on the still rings and high bar.

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Stephen Nedoroscik's Pommel Horse Prowess

Stephen Nedoroscik, nicknamed the 'pommel horse guy,' secured the US men's team's bronze medal with a near-perfect performance on the pommel horse.

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Simone Biles's Impeccable Routines

Simone Biles, the US women's gymnastics team captain, led the team to a gold medal with impeccable routines on various apparatus.

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US Women's Team Floor Exercise Dominance

The US women's gymnastics team dominated the floor exercises, contributing significantly to their gold medal victory in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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US Women's Team Tokyo 2020 Withdrawal

The US women's gymnastics team narrowly missed the gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to Simone Biles's withdrawal, citing a mental health condition known as 'the twisties.'

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Simone Biles's Comeback in Paris 2024

Simone Biles, a renowned gymnast, returned to the team and performed consistently well in the 2024 Paris Olympics, contributing significantly to the team's gold medal victory.

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Study Notes

US Gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics

  • USA gymnastics teams won a total of 10 medals
  • Medals comprised 3 gold, 1 silver, and 6 bronze medals

Men's Gymnastics Team

  • US men's team won bronze in the team all-around final after a 16-year medal drought (last Olympic medal was 2008 Beijing Games)

  • Team placed 5th in qualifying events

  • Captain Brody Malone, with a knee injury, displayed a flawless routine, improving his personal and team scores

  • Fellow gymnasts Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Frederick Richard also contributed outstanding routines

  • Stephen Nedoroscik, specializing in the pommel horse, earned a near-perfect score, securing the bronze medal and another bronze in the individual competition on August 3, 2024

  • Malone's disappointing performance in qualifying trials attributed to a significant knee injury 16 months prior to the event.

  • He 'forgot about it' and focused on the next day, which proved successful

Women's Gymnastics Team

  • US women's team reclaimed gold, winning consistently since the Atlanta 1996 Games

  • Gold was won in every Olympics except the 2020 Tokyo Games where they won silver due to Simone Biles’ withdrawal for mental health issues (known as “the twisties”)

  • Team captain Biles, along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Sunisa Lee, dominated events and finished 6 points ahead of silver-medalist Italy

  • Biles won gold in the all-around individual competition

  • Sunisa Lee won bronze in the all-around individual competition, and a further bronze in the uneven bars on August 4, 2024.

    • Lee’s win remarkable considering she battled kidney disease making her involvement uncertain until six months prior to the competition

  • Jordan Chiles won bronze in the individual floor exercise competition on August 5, 2024

  • Biles won silver in the same floor exercise event

  • Biles holds the record for most decorated US Olympic gymnast with 11 medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)

  • Biles' future participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains uncertain. She stated “never say never” given the location of the next Olympics.

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