With 4 Days to World Gymnastics Championships, Simone Biles Gets Real From Belgium

Simone Biles, the gymnastics queen, has had her full circle moment recently. The legend has been on a winning streak this year, as she marked her return to competition since the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. First, she won the Core Hydration Classic; next, she made and broke history at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships; and then once more at the U.S. Women’s World Championships Selection Event in Katy, Texas, she claimed her first spot ticket to the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. This is the same place where a young 16-year-old Biles made her first championship debut 10 years ago, in 2013.

Biles spoke about the moment in an interview, saying, ?I think it’s full circle. I went to Antwerp in 2013, so now to go in 2023 is pretty crazy.”10 years ago, she won her first world title, and 10 years later, she goes back as the greatest gymnast of all time, with 5 World Championship titles under her belt. Days before the 2023 World Championships, which will commence on September 30,?2023, new and exciting news has come from the diamond capital of the world.

Simone Biles shares an exciting update from Belgium

In her latest Instagram story, Simone Biles shared exciting news. She has finally made a touchdown in Antwerp, Belgium, days before her return to the global stage. In a carousel of images showcasing snaps and snippets of the beautiful city and her in-flight aesthetics, she wrote, ?Touch down in Belgium ??? with a yellow heart. But the excitement and news did not stop there.

She continued by teasing fans, saying “Ready to do some cartwheels or something?. From September 30 to October 8, 2023, the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium, will host the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Antwerp is hosting this prestigious event for the third time. Previously the country hosted the first World Championships in 1903 and did so again in 2013.

Countdown to the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships begins

The World Championships serve as a crucial qualification event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Notably, the top nine teams in both the men’s and women’s team qualifications, excluding those already qualified from the previous year’s World Championships, will secure five quota places for Paris as a team. Moreover, several individuals will earn the coveted nominative berths to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. With just 4 days to go the journey to Antwerp hasn’t been without its share of challenges, and yet Simone Biles, at the World Selection camp in Katy, demonstrated sheer dominance.

Despite a challenging start, she quickly found her groove, leaving her competitors trailing in her wake. With an impressive score of 55.700, Biles clinched the top spot and secured her ticket to the world championships. Joining her to complete the roster for Belgium on Day 2 were the powerhouses Shilese Jones, Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson, and Skye Blakely, and as a traveling alternate, Kayla DiCello.

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As Team America graces the stage to bring home glory, anticipation has reached its zenith. Fans hope their gymnastics queen, Simone Biles, will once again claim her sixth world title and pave her path back to the Olympic stage.

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