Simone Biles returned to the gymnastics arena with a performance that astounded spectators and fellow competitors, following a two-year break from international competition.
At the 2023 Gymnastics World Championships, the American gymnast earned five medals total—four gold and one silver—further solidifying her record as the most decorated gymnast in Olympic and World Championship history.
With routines that featured some of the hardest components ever attempted in the sport, Biles displayed her extraordinary skill and athleticism.
Many saw Biles’ return as a celebration of her unmatched talent and tenacity. Commentators praised her ability to push the frontiers of gymnastics, and her return was widely reported.
Her intricate and technically flawless routines won praise, proving why she’s frequently regarded as the best gymnast of all time.
Not everyone, though, was impressed. The head coach of the Russian gymnastics team, Valentina Rodionenko, voiced displeasure with Biles’ performance, claiming it lacked the artistic elements that gymnastics has always valued.
