Simone Bilesinspired viewers across the world to do double and triple takes of her impressive floor exercise at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday after shenailed a historic triple-double.
The gymnast, 22, put on a successful show at the competition, winning a record-tying sixth U.S. all-around title, though her shining moment came as she completed the triple-double, a complex stunt that involves two flips and three mid-air twists.
Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, was the first female gymnast to ever land the move in competition, and just the third athlete ever, according to theWashington Post.
Video of the triple-double quickly went viral, with millions watching as Biles leaped into the air, flipped and twisted, and landed with a grin on her face to rapturous applause.
“I’m just happy that I landed it,” she said, as she retweeted a video of the move to her Twitter account, according to thePost.
“Simone’s got enough gold medals at home, someone give this girl a crown,” commentatorNastia Liukin, a former gymnast herself, said at the end of the routine. “I mean, absolutely incredible.”
Simone Biles.Jamie Squire/Getty
Others were left just as impressed as Liukin, includingMadison Kocian, who competed alongside Biles at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“Amazing on the competition floor, but has an even more amazing heart ❤️ proud of you @Simone_Biles,” Kocian wrote on Twitter.
Chrissy Teigenweighed in, too, sharing video of Biles’ triple-double.
“Look at this! suuuuuch a f—ing badass. love this woman,” shewrote on Twitter.
Added actressJameela JamilonTwitter, “It’s exciting to be alive when she’s alive so we get to witness her. @Simone_Biles👊🏽.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote, “Just when you thought Simone Biles couldn’t get any better… she does. What an amazing athlete. Proud that she’s a Texan.”
Even Biles’ boyfriend, gymnastStacey Ervin Jr., spoke out in support, using four emojis to represent his feelings: a green check mark, a medal, a goat to represent the phrase “greatest of all time” and an infinity symbol.
“Triple Double!!!!!! @Simone_Biles reaching for the stars, setting new records… 👏👏👏💪💪💪,” former tennis star Chris Evertwrote.
“I don’t know how y’all still believe @Simone_Biles is human when there’s so much very obvious evidence to the contrary,” The Black List founder Franklin Leonard wrote.
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Biles is currently preparing to represent the United States once again at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
source: people.com
