Simone Biles made history during Saturday’s U.S. Classic gymnastics meet when she landed a Yurchenko double pike for the first time in competition — a vault no woman has ever competed.
“We’re really excited about it,” Biles said. “It’s really consistent.”
Video had surfaced of Biles landing the Yurchenko double pike during Friday’s practice, but she became the first woman to ever attempt the vault, yet alone land it in competition — and in impressive fashion.
But in case you haven’t seen it yet, prepare for your mind to be blown. Because you’re watching history in action.
THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑
Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time in competition.@simonebiles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/j07ZweBZ8H
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 23, 2021
There’s no doubt that Biles is the GOAT of women’s gymnastics — and one of the best athletes of all time. And she knows it. We all do.
Just to make it clear, Biles sported a rhinestone goat on the back of her leotard during the U.S. Classic, and it was fitting given her historic impact on the sport.
Simone Biles has a rhinestone goat on the back of her leo 🐐 #USClassic pic.twitter.com/0c4AlUJOzi
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 22, 2021
But this isn’t the first time Biles has worn a goat on her leotard. Back in August 2019, Biles sported a leotard with a goat during a training session for the U.S. gymnastics championships as a way to show her critics who called her “cocky” for having her name on the back of her leotard at a qualifying meet.
On Saturday, Biles competed for the first time since winning her fifth all-around world championship back in October 2019. But she’s picking up exactly where she left off — and making history along the way.
