Simone Biles wins record 8th all-around title
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Simone Biles competes in the uneven bars on day four of the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships at SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Sunday, Aug. 27. Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Simone Biles won the all-around title at the U.S. gymnastics national championships in San Jose, California, on Sunday.
Why it matters: The 26-year-old four-time Olympic gold medalist is now the first American gymnast to win eight national all-around titles — male or female.
- 10 years on from Biles winning her first U.S. Gymnastics national all-around title, she is also the oldest woman to achieve the title.
Driving the news: Biles posted an all-around two-day total of 118.40 in her second competitive appearance since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after which she stepped away from gymnastics to focus on her mental well-being.
What they're saying: "It's really amazing. Everybody in here believes in me, and my teammates believe in me, my coaches, my family, everyone," Biles told NBC after receiving a standing ovation for her achievement.
- "I just need to start believing in myself a little bit more. But it feels amazing. And I love the fans, I love the crowd. It's really special."
In photos: Simone Biles makes U.S. gymnastics history
Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos and additional details throughout.
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