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Simone Biles Makes History at 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Becoming First Female Gymnast to Perform Yurchenko Double Pike Vault

Simone Biles made history on Sunday at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, becoming the first female gymnast to perform the Yurchenko double pike on vault internationally, now officially called the "Biles II". She posted an all-around score of 58.865, putting her in first place at the end of her qualifying session, and the United States was in first place after the first day of competition. Biles' performance was a reminder of her dominance in the sport and her ability to make history, as she is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.