Los Angeles –
Simone Biles won a record-breaking ninth U.S. all-around gymnastics title on Sunday, signaling she is a force in the sport as the Paris Olympics approach, even if a few miscues gave her something to work on before the U.S. Trials.
“Today it’s just going out here, feeling comfortable and confident in my gymnastics, and hopefully going to Olympic trials and taking the next step towards Paris,” Biles told broadcaster NBC after competing on the second night of the competition had collected 59,300 points to take her total to 119,750.
She was nearly six points ahead of runner-up Skye Blakely, who totaled 113.850, while Kayla DiCello took bronze with 110.800.
