Forced To Miss Simone Biles? Historic Feat, Suni Lee Makes Up for Her Absence in Heartfelt Update

It all began with Sunisa Lee’s stunning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The exact moment when she aimed for silver, not expecting Simone Biles ‘ surprising exit that led to Lee winning the all-around gold. Fast forward two years and roles have reversed completely.

Lee opted out due to non-Gymnastics issues, while Biles continued to add achievements. Now in the 2023 season, the third hosting of the event by Belgium, it was Biles who took the spotlight with a historic feat. She landed at her Yurchenko double pike at Worlds and earned the honor of having her second vault and fifth overall skill named after her. Amidst this, an absent participant made waves through her social media handle, sparking intrigue and curiosity immediately after the event.

Sunisa Lee’s unique way to make up for her absence

The Olympic All-around champion of 2020, the youngest prodigy, was not present in the selection camp held in Katy, Texas, on September 19 & 20. In a parallel situation, Lee also missed the chance for Worlds due to ongoing health issues. Despite facing these challenges, she finds a quiet yet impactful way to express her admiration and support for Legendary athletes.

On October 2nd, 2023, immediately following the first day of women’s qualifications in the championship, the 20-year-old Lee conveyed a compelling message through an Instagram Story. She re-shared a post from USA Gym featuring Simone Biles, the star of the event.

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The post delved into Biles’ historic achievement, particularly her Yurchenko double pike at Worlds. Accompanied by a cryptic caption stating, “UNMATCHED (goat emoji) After landing her Yurchenko double pike at Worlds, @simonebiles will officially have her second vault and fifth overall skill named after her,” Lee added her touch to the narrative, subtly yet powerfully expressing her sentiments.

Simone Biles collects her fifth element

In 2021, Simone Biles left an indelible mark on gymnastics, executing the flawless Yurchenko double-pike vault. The 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship provided the platform for Biles II’s debut in the Code of Points.

Once again gracing the competition floor, Biles showcased why she’s the G.O.A.T. In 2021, the Yurchenko double pike vault lacked her name, but at the 2023 Championship, Biles secured her fifth named skill, a remarkable achievement in gymnastics history.

With four prior elements across vault, balance beam, and floor exercise, Biles now adds “Biles II” to her repertoire, placing her closer to the record held by Russian gymnast Nellie Kim, who boasts seven named elements. This milestone, emphasized by Biles’ impressive 15.266 score on the Vault, solidifies her legacy as an unparalleled gymnast.

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