Paris Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles shakes off leg injury to dominate qualifying
- After dazzling on the balance beam, Biles appeared to tweak the leg while warming up on floor exercise during the second rotation
The American gymnastics superstar posted an all-around total of 59.566 during qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping.
US gymnastics coach Cecile Landi said the issue popped up a couple of weeks ago and described it as minor. Landi said there was no discussion of pulling Biles’ from the event.
“I can’t express it,” she said. “I’m really proud of her and what she’s been through and what she’s showing the world what she’s capable of doing.”
After dazzling on the balance beam, Biles appeared to tweak the leg while warming up on floor exercise during the second rotation. She exited the floor with Team USA doctor Marcia Faustin – a scene that played out three years ago in Tokyo when Biles removed herself from the team final to protect her safety.
This was not déjà vu, however.
