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Excitement fills the air as the much-revered Simone Biles is gonna get back on the beam. The 7X Olympics medalist makes her long-awaited return to competitive gymnastics after over two years. The spotlight is fixed on her as she prepares for the US Classic in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Chicago.?

Reports reveal that she recently accomplished the daring Yurchenko double pike vault. Despite her extraordinary talent, disheartening news from US Gymnastics resurfaces. The news surrounds this remarkable athlete on the cusp of a significant event held on August 5th, Saturday.

Simone Biles’s return is captivating the gymnastics world

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On August 4th, an English literature graduate’s tweet gained significant attention with 46.3K views, reading “USA Gym confirms that Simone has not qualified for the US Championships as of yet”. He further stated, “Camp scores were not earned on competition surfaces, etc”. This unexpected announcement sent shockwaves through the gymnastics community, raising questions about Simone Biles’ path to the 2024 Paris Games and adding an air of uncertainty to her already legendary career.

The U.S. Classic, a sold-out competition, anticipates extraordinary performances from Biles. As reported by the New York Times, gymnastics fans have eagerly awaited this moment, considering it Simone Biles’ crucial first step toward the 2024 Paris Games. However, with the recent revelation from the English literature graduate’s tweet, the anticipation has turned into anxious curiosity.

As the gymnastics world holds its breath, all eyes will be on the upcoming events to see if Simone Biles can overcome this hurdle and continue her journey toward making history once again. Meanwhile, in the 2023 Core Hydration Classic, Kieryn Finnell triumphed in the junior women’s all-around competition.

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Kieryn Finnell claims an all-around crown impressively

In an extraordinary display of talent, Kieryn Finnell claimed the all-around crown at the 2023 Core Hydration Classic. Finnell, with her amazing performance, dazzled the audience in Hoffman Estates. With a combined score of 52.800, she secured the gold, outshining Tatum Drusch in second place with 51.200 and Addy Fulcher in third with 51.100. Finnell’s brilliance extended to individual apparatus titles, with a remarkable performance on the balance beam (13.300) and securing silver on uneven bars (13.400) and floor exercise (12.700). Notably, she tied for sixth on vault (13.400) alongside Great American Gymnastics Express teammates Ly Bui and Lavi Crain.?

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Ally Damelio triumphed on bars with a score of 13.750, while Lailah Danzy and Izzy Stassi shared the vault title, both earning a remarkable 13.700. The excitement continues as the Core Hydration Classic resumes with senior women’s competition. Fans are eagerly awaiting the meet, as it marks the highly anticipated appearance of Simone Biles. Broadcasting live on CNBC and streaming on Peacock, the event promises to captivate the world once again.

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