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Birthplace: Jianxi, China

  1. Meet The Tokyo Bound 2021 U.S. Women's Artistic Gymnastics Olympic Team

    Meet The Tokyo Bound 2021 U.S. Women's Artistic Gymnastics Olympic Team

    Jun 28, 2021

    The five-time Olympic medalist finished first in the two-day competition overall, with a score of 118.098. Biles actually finished second on day two to Suni Lee with a 57.533, but again, won the overall meet with 118.098.
  2. Who To Watch For At The 2021 Olympic Trials

    Who To Watch For At The 2021 Olympic Trials

    Jun 14, 2021

    Rolling into the 2021 Olympic Trials, the only thing we know for sure is that Simone Biles, barring an alien invasion, is going to come in first place and lead the team. Besides that, anything could happen! What we do know is that the top two all-arounders at trials are automatically placed on the team, so everyone will be fighting for that second spot. Land below second place, and it’s up to Tom Forster and the selection committee who they choose to put onto the coveted four-person Olympic team, who is going as alternates, and who misses the team completely.
  3. The Biggest Moments From The 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

    The Biggest Moments From The 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

    Jun 7, 2021

    With multiple nights of competition and so many great gymnasts, there were so many moments to catch up on from this weekend at the 2021 U.S. Championships. Here are just 10 of the big moments that stood out from the few days of competition.
  4. Biles Wins 7th National AA Championship, Most In U.S. Women's Gymnastics

    Biles Wins 7th National AA Championship, Most In U.S. Women's Gymnastics

    Jun 7, 2021

    FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6, 2021 – Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre claimed another spot in the record books Sunday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, notching a seventh U.S. senior women’s all-around title – the most in history. Biles (119.650) ran away from the competition on Day 2, stretching a 2.2-point lead to nearly five full points. Sunisa Lee of St. Paul, Minn./Midwest Gymnastics Center finished second with a 114.950, and Biles’ World Champions Centre teammate Jordan Chiles (114.450) rounded out the top three. Biles also claimed the top spots on vault (31.025), balance beam (29.250) and floor exercise (29.600). Lee notched the national title on uneven bars with a 30.200.
  5. 2021 GK U.S. Classic & GK Hope Championships Schedule Announced

    2021 GK U.S. Classic & GK Hope Championships Schedule Announced

    May 14, 2021

    INDIANAPOLIS, May 13, 2021 – Many of the nation’s top women’s artistic gymnasts are set to face off May 21-22 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The 2021 GK U.S. Classic features junior and senior competitions and will be headlined by numerous Olympic medalists and World champions. The event also serves as the final opportunity for female gymnasts to qualify to the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, which will be held June 3-6 in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2021 GK Hopes Championships will be held in conjunction with the GK U.S. Classic and features rising stars from the women’s artistic discipline. The annual event marks the end of the 2021 Hopes season.
  6. Blakely Claims 2021 American Classic Senior All-Around Title

    Blakely Claims 2021 American Classic Senior All-Around Title

    Apr 24, 2021

    INDIANAPOLIS, April 24, 2021 – Skye Blakely of Frisco, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics notched a 55.350 to edge runner up Leanne Wong of Overland Park, Kan./Great American Gymnastics Express (54.450) for the 2021 American Classic senior all-around title Saturday at The Gymnastics Company in Indianapolis. Karis German of Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre took third with a 53.250.
  7. What To Watch For At The 2021 American Classic & Hopes Classic

    What To Watch For At The 2021 American Classic & Hopes Classic

    Apr 21, 2021

    The highly anticipated American Classic will feature junior and senior gymnasts competing at the elite level, as well as the Hopes Classic with 11-14 year-old gymnasts who intend to be elite one day.
  8. USA Gymnastics Announces Field For 2021 American Classic, Hopes Classic

    USA Gymnastics Announces Field For 2021 American Classic, Hopes Classic

    Apr 21, 2021

    INDIANAPOLIS, April 21, 2021 – World gold medalists Kara Eaker of Grain Valley, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express, Sunisa Lee of St. Paul, Minn./Midwest Gymnastics Center, and Grace McCallum of Isanti, Minn./Twin City Twisters will headline the field for the 2021 American Classic April 24 in Indianapolis.
  9. USAG Names 2021 Women's Junior & Senior National Teams Through June

    USAG Names 2021 Women's Junior & Senior National Teams Through June

    Mar 13, 2021

    INDIANAPOLIS, March 13, 2021 – USA Gymnastics today announced the full 2021 U.S. Women’s Junior and Senior National Team rosters following the conclusion of the first in-person National Team camp of the year. Five junior and four senior athletes automatically qualified to the National Team through their all-around performances at the 2021 Winter Cup in February. The additional gymnasts were named to the team by the Athlete Selection Committee who considered in-camp performance in addition to submitted petitions.
  10. Kara Eaker And Grace McCallum Sign With Utah Gymnastics

    Kara Eaker And Grace McCallum Sign With Utah Gymnastics

    Nov 11, 2020

    SALT LAKE CITY – Two-time World champions and two of the nation's top elite gymnasts - Kara Eaker and Grace McCallum - locked in their futures with Utah gymnastics on National Signing Day. As two of the most decorated signees in program history, the duo will vie for a 2021 Olympic Team berth prior to continuing their illustrious gymnastics careers in Salt Lake City.
  11. Ellie Black, Caio Souza Top Pan American Games All-Around Podiums

    Ellie Black, Caio Souza Top Pan American Games All-Around Podiums

    Jul 30, 2019

    Canadian superstar Ellie Black successfully defended her 2015 Pan American Games all-around title as she finished ahead of silver medalist Riley McCusker and bronze medalist Flavia Saraiva of Brazil in the 2019 Pan American Games women's all-around competition in Lima, Peru. On the men's side, Brazil and Canada dominated as Caio Souza won the title and teammate Arthur Mariano took silver ahead of Canadian Cory Paterson.
  12. Biles Completes Worlds Medal Haul, Mikulak Medals On Final Day In Qatar

    Biles Completes Worlds Medal Haul, Mikulak Medals On Final Day In Qatar

    Nov 3, 2018

    Though Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2018 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, the final day of competition was nothing short of exciting. After winning bronze and gold medals on balance beam and floor exercise, respectively, Simone Biles increased her World medal count to 20, making her the most decorated female gymnast in World Championships history. She advanced to and medaled on every final possible, completing her Qatar medal haul with four golds, one silver, and one bronze.
  13. U.S. Women Win 2018 World Championships Team Gold Despite Mistakes

    U.S. Women Win 2018 World Championships Team Gold Despite Mistakes

    Oct 30, 2018

    A less-than-perfect performance from Team USA didn't stop them from winning its sixth consecutive team title at the 2018 World Gymnastics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Russia and China had mistakes of their own but were still able to win the silver and bronze medals, respectively. By finishing in the top three at team finals, USA, Russia, and China have qualified full teams to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
  14. USA, Biles Dominate Women's Worlds Qualifications

    USA, Biles Dominate Women's Worlds Qualifications

    Oct 28, 2018

    The field is set for the women's team, all-around and event finals at the 2018 World Championships in Doha, Qatar after 11 subdivisions competed in qualifications over the course of two days. The U.S. women and Simone Biles continued what they have have been doing for the past two quads and dominated the meet. 
  15. How First-Year Senior Kara Eaker Stands Out Among U.S. Gymnasts

    How First-Year Senior Kara Eaker Stands Out Among U.S. Gymnasts

    Oct 24, 2018

    The U.S. generally has a higher number of elite gymnasts compared to other countries, making it more difficult for American gymnasts to make Olympic and World Championship teams. This also makes it harder for gymnasts to simply stand out and be memorable. Though she's in only her first year as a senior elite, Kara Eaker has achieved just that.