Sports
October 2, 2023
Another Gymnastics Skill Once Called Impossible Will Now Be Called Biles
Houston-area native Simone Biles completed her long pursuit of the Yurchenko double pike at the world championships on Sunday.
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Sports
August 7, 2023
Simone Biles Won’t Say It Yet, but She’s Gunning for Paris 2024
After topping the field in her return to competition, the gymnastics GOAT appears to have her sights set on next summer’s Olympics.
Sports
August 3, 2023
What Should Fans Expect From the Next Phase of Simone Biles’s Career?
After a two-year layoff, the gymnastics GOAT returns to elite competition at Saturday's U.S. Classic. Watch out, 2024 Olympics.
Sports
March 25, 2021
Simone Biles on the Tokyo Olympics and the Outrageously Difficult Vault She Might Try There
She’s been practicing a Yurchenko double pike—a technique no woman has ever landed in competition.
Sports
July 29, 2020
The Podcast ‘Heavy Medals’ Examines How the Karolyis Built a Texas Gymnastics Powerhouse
The ‘30 for 30’ production details the former coaches’ legacy of Olympic success and abusive practices.
Sports
October 11, 2019
May We Never Stop Being in Awe of Simone Biles
The Texas gymnastics star is poised to set yet another record at this weekend’s finals.