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The star-studded gymnastics scene is fostering the next generation of talent, much like the cycle of life. Almost a decade back, the winningest gymnast of this era Simone Biles made her international debut. She has landed several perfect dismounts over the years, popularly known for her signature Yurchenko double pike. Biles never hesitates to incorporate the most challenging maneuvers into her routine, radiating in her leotard. However, despite her dedicated focus on perfecting the YPD for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, she faced setbacks. As she redefined the new “normal” in the realm of athletics, the world gradually began to follow her.

In a recent turn of events, she managed to blur the lines between 2023 and 2013, reminiscent of when she was a 16-year-old prodigy navigating the process of refining her unmatched skills. Now, drawing inspiration from her journey and that of other ambitious athletes, a young girl’s practice routine has garnered significant online attention.

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Biles was the only non-teen to take home a U.S. all-around championship since 1971. The internet was flooded with athletic displays while she made headlines with her brilliant moves. These days, motivation travels easily via social media, and from Texas, where Biles is from, a Parenting Influencer shared videos of his daughter performing aerial maneuvers. Under the Instagram handle @rolandpollard, he showcased the seven-year-old’s remarkable mid-air artistic feats, leaving viewers astounded.

Her father was observed aiding her in achieving the bow and arrow formation, which she executed successfully by steadying one of her legs on his elevated arm. It’s interesting to note that she had been doing this for a while and that she had even been improving over the last few years.

As for Biles, after competing in the Classic, she addressed the age restriction for gymnasts that put pressure on athletes to build a career by their early 20s. Against Sunisa Lee, she not only reclaimed her throne as the all-around great, but also set a new American record. Biles even became the first all-around gymnast to have eight all-around titles in her career after tying Alfred Jochim’s 7th all-around title from 1933 in 2021. And since her two-year mental health break didn’t impact her career stats, it simply proves her point.

Notably, in the same San Jose venue, the winningest gymnast missed out on catching a glimpse of a men’s all-around podium. Interestingly, just like how Biles was the oldest to win the feat in the senior women’s category, the men’s all-around champion was the youngest gymnast to win in 34 years years. After all the inspiration scattered around for the young talents to grasp, the internet seemed to be divided on the little girl’s talents.

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Internet in frenzy over kid’s budding talent

Little did the cool dad from Prosper, Texas, realize that when he posted the performance video of his daughter, the internet would quickly become critical. One commenter wrote, ?Only if she wants to do it.? ?But, some fans were positive about her growth, as one wrote, ?There’s nothing twirl cannot do.? Someone confidently declared,??Future olympian.? A fan wrote, ?That was pretty dope on that beat drop! love her smile as she does it!?

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There were also cheers for their partnership as someone said, ?What an amazing dad/ daughter duo!!? A cryptic comment read, ?LOL….when will everyone realize she stunts with you but only does gymnastics.? Amid the sweet storm sat this one, ?That’s not the plan? What we been learning this whole time? What is she actually training for?? Finally, someone ruled out, ?It doesn’t matter what she does, she’s going to be great! I’m sure you would let her choose.?

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