Simone Biles dominates vault for third Olympic gold in Paris.

Simone Biles once again showcased her unparalleled talent by clinching her third Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, dominating the vault final with a stunning performance. This victory adds to her impressive haul, following team gold and the all-around title, and marks a triumphant return to form after a challenging Tokyo 2021.

Biles, now 27, reclaimed the vault title she first won at Rio 2016. She opened her routine with the highly anticipated Biles II vault, a complex and difficult maneuver that has become synonymous with her name. She followed up with a second vault, described as her "easier" option, yet still more challenging than the best efforts of many competitors. Her combined score of 15.300 was enough to secure the top podium spot.

Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, a formidable competitor and the only gymnast capable of challenging Biles, took silver with a score of 14.966. Andrade, who had won the vault title in Tokyo, delivered a strong performance but couldn't match Biles' difficulty level. American Jade Carey rounded out the podium, earning bronze with a score of 14.466.

The rivalry between Biles and Andrade has been a highlight of recent competitions. Biles humorously noted the stress of competing against Andrade, who has consistently pushed her to her limits. Despite speculation that Andrade might unveil a new triple-twisting Yurchenko vault—a skill close to the difficulty of Biles' best—the Brazilian opted for her current repertoire. While she executed her vaults with higher precision, her routines lacked the difficulty to surpass Biles.

With this latest victory, Biles has now accumulated 10 Olympic medals, making her the third most decorated female gymnast in history. She continues to chase the record of 18 held by Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, with the possibility of adding to her total in the upcoming floor and beam finals.

Biles' journey at the Paris Games underscores her resilience and dominance in gymnastics. As she continues to defy expectations and set new standards, fans eagerly await her next performances, which could further cement her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.