Raisman captained the Fierce Five, which won the country’s second ever team gold medal.
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USA sensation Simone Biles added the Olympic women’s all-around to her team title for a second gymnastics gold title in Rio on Thursday. And she’s well on her way to scoring all *five* of the gold medals she wants to win in Rio.
Simone Biles had a lot riding on her entering Thursday’s individual all-around competition. Maria Paseka of Russian Federation won the silver with a combined score of 15.253 and Giulia Steingruber of Sweden took home bronze with a combined score of 15.216. On floor, she was spectacular, putting together her usual soaring, technically hard routine to earn the highest score of the day. She is also the reigning world champion on the event. Both are among the toughest being competed today. Biles had the highest score in qualifications for the event, beating out Paseka and Un-jong.
To celebrate her awesome acheivments, Simone posted an illuminated picture of all four medals together with a caption that started off with this: “When God got you, you can lose”. Paseka’s twisting form can get away from her a little bit, particular as she goes from the springboard onto the vaulting table.
2016 Rio Olympics – Artistic Gymnastics – Final – Women’s Vault Final – Rio Olympic Arena – Rio … He scored 15.241 to finish fifth.
Guilia Steingruber of Switzerland grabbed the bronze medal to earn herself a piece of history. Having already won a silver medal, Manuel took home a gold one with a victory in the women’s 100m freestyle swimming competition. With her teammates cheering her on and everything on the line, she claimed the top spot on the Olympic podium. Whitlock’s score of 15.633 was just enough to beat Hypolito, who finished with a 15.533.
The vault event was totally Simone Biles’ to lose, as the 19-year-old went into the competition with a almost ideal score in the qualifiers of 16.050. She landed feet first but did count a full point deduction for the fall. Her level of difficulty is so high, but she’s able to control it.
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The U.S. team has several more chances to secure gold: Madison Kocian will be competing on the uneven bars and Laurie Hernandez on the balance beam.
