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Simone Biles: Gymnast wins record 24th World Championships medal
Source: BBC
Simone Biles: Gymnast wins record 24th World Championships medal
13 October 2019
Gymnastics
Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning her 24th medal with gold on the balance beam.
The American, 22, claimed her 18th gold to surpass the overall medal record held by Vitaly Scherbo.
She put in another sublime display to win her fourth gold of these championships with a score of 15.066 in Stuttgart, Germany.
China's Liu Tingting and Li Shijia took silver and bronze respectively.
More to follow.
13 October 2019
Gymnastics
Simone Biles became the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning her 24th medal with gold on the balance beam.
The American, 22, claimed her 18th gold to surpass the overall medal record held by Vitaly Scherbo.
She put in another sublime display to win her fourth gold of these championships with a score of 15.066 in Stuttgart, Germany.
China's Liu Tingting and Li Shijia took silver and bronze respectively.
More to follow.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/gymnastics/50034242
