Simone Biles simply received herself a brand new nationwide title and made historical past.
The athlete delivered a powerful efficiency on the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San José, California and scored her eight-national title.
“I’ve been doing it for so long, I feel like I don’t think about numbers. I think about my performance,” Biles advised NBC Sports. “I think overall, I hit 8 for 8 (clean events). So eight, I guess it’s a lucky number this year.”
Biles broke a tie with Alfred Jochim who held the file up since 1933 — 90 years in the past. At 26 years outdated, the Olympic medalist additionally turned the oldest girl to win the championships. Biles ended up with 3.9 factors forward of Shilese Jones.
On her targets, she stated, “I like to keep them personal, just so that I know what I’m aiming for. I think it’s better that way. I’m trying to move a little bit differently this year than I have in the past. I think it’s working so far, so I’m going to keep it a little bit secretive.”
As far as probably making a run for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Biles stated she had not decided but.
Watch the routine that gave Biles the title.