Simone Biles Leaps into History as 1st American Gymnast to Overcome Olympic Gold in Vault Competition

1: Simone Biles makes history as the first American gymnast to win Olympic gold in the vault competition.

[{"selector":"#anim-7202e164-dd31-4bc9-98a2-ba35dd56cd81","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76e4758e-7e41-483c-b4a6-ad3e8e1edc4a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -323.07284%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-4e2fea94-01bf-4079-b5f1-27ac3bd7bd51","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3dc1b723-b2af-4e51-a496-ed1debf92897","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60ff776a-acf7-4b80-9616-319080c9cbbf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aedec4e1-98b1-4289-97eb-8f6a020c33cb","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6e9af89c-e210-4579-a5ed-145307bfc1ab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.40640913966136%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 2: With her unparalleled talent and dedication, Biles has shattered records and inspired a generation of young athletes.

[{"selector":"#anim-03ba4189-d055-4a4d-a267-f816371da073","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4809ad33-5aed-471a-b00d-edb9e58a5763","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83e9bfbf-f04b-4cfa-925f-4791dd015386","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bd2886c2-f2b6-49ae-b10c-e0b6e743d60f","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-90ad05d0-6234-4e6d-9c5b-26a24ff447c2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.41304339581574%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 3: Her groundbreaking achievements in the sport have solidified her status as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

[{"selector":"#anim-1e6565c2-e623-4ac6-8ae2-c297c1ab7a31","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-90c0078b-a449-49b0-a254-061babde119a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b90db4f2-65f2-4ee1-ae83-206ab6ebf18d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ca0c01e9-1505-4d92-90ae-74400911d670","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f4ef4410-725e-4099-9937-745d6762ae5d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.836701601478502%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 4: Biles' fearless approach to competition and her unwavering determination have set her apart from her peers.

[{"selector":"#anim-b7da2741-7c91-45d5-beb6-2bc4032160e1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-759aa6d0-1602-406d-84fa-c2889cb5c85a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e50a07c5-e7bc-48f4-aa89-9510db9f3c95","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0167fe4e-3749-404b-accf-12e028246061","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5f20aa80-4350-47ec-9f92-269efea90cf2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-38.53600536521954%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 5: She continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in gymnastics, showcasing her incredible skill and athleticism.

[{"selector":"#anim-19282aca-b0dd-4cb5-93db-0aa25d1ab0de","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-59a98a86-2987-4b3c-b6ac-0e161cc74774","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34e775db-29b4-4a84-80a4-3846f063ed2f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-51b7da88-d780-414e-bba3-55163b42e05c","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f3fbf2fa-7e00-4d9b-bd3f-9dd19d2aff73 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.836701601478502%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 6: Biles' success is a testament to her hard work, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence in the sport.

[{"selector":"#anim-a58f04f4-d001-44b4-aeb8-a21766e22bc5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-50b11348-c1da-4483-a66d-0a142f7fe190","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2ae84c61-3724-44dc-afd0-3bfbeab290df","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bb2c34af-418f-466e-86ae-f8a9a1c23c8d","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ef449954-e48c-493a-8717-f008cef91a7d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.836701601478502%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 7: Her historic victory in the vault competition cements her legacy as a trailblazer in gymnastics.

[{"selector":"#anim-ca8ae81e-c97c-4636-8f07-0db0f36a7c59","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2cbbe1bb-ace3-4237-ba9f-c5a1cfed3ee7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-98a64dcb-cdce-417f-b1f3-720fd3f32f41","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8ef9d121-5ded-4b2e-a00a-9ef985ca3f05","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bb5d7ed4-5738-433a-8f07-4ecbf92c1f16 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.41304339581574%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 8: Biles' impact on the sport will be felt for years to come, inspiring future generations of gymnasts to dream big.

[{"selector":"#anim-67cebf26-b9da-4deb-95a9-bfd4c7b09872","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aec9f08a-bb95-470d-bb9f-316a4b15620c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -517.09397%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2517d6ff-2d56-44a2-8cd6-da9f80af2e43","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ede87761-d607-4a20-8714-db66f5194415","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-37deg) translate3d(-90.84605%, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)","rotate(-37deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(37deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0379d3d1-37cb-43f7-97a6-b8cab8bb55f7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.40640913966136%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -6.2571515167136145%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] 9: As she continues to defy expectations and break barriers, Simone Biles proves that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.