All-around silver medalist Skye Blakely, left, gold medalist Simone Biles, center, and bronze medalist Kayla DiCello pose on stage while being honored during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
Simone Biles Wins 9th US Gymnastics Title To Prepare For Paris Olympics - In Pics
Simone Biles clinched her 9th crown at the US Gymnastics Championship on Sunday to extend her own record at the competition. No other gymanst in American history has won more than seven national titles. Biles totalled a massive 119.750 well clear of Skye Blakely (113.850). Kayla DiCello (110.800) finished third. Apart from the title, she also won hearts when the seven-time Olympic medalist told Suni Lee, who had a tough outing, that everything will be ok.
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Gold medalist Simone Biles with others
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The all around medalist, from left, Leanne Wong, Hezly Rivera, Sunisa Lee, Skye Blakely, Simone Biles, Kayla DiCello, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, right, are introduced following the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles performs
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Simone Biles performs floor exercises during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles
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Simone Biles reacts while being honored after wining gold on the uneven bars during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles competes on the vault
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Simone Biles competes on the vault during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles competes on the floor exercise
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Simone Biles competes on the floor exercise during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles competes during U.S. Gymnastics Championships
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Simone Biles competes on the floor exercise during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles performs on the vault
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Simone Biles performs on the vault during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Simone Biles listens to her coach Laurent Landi
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Simone Biles, right, listens to her coach Laurent Landi before her second attempt on the vault during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
