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The beam was rather unforgiving prompting several falls from top competitors.
PARIS, France — Simone Biles and Suni Lee did not earn a spot on the podium in the balance beam finals on Monday after an unforgiving balance beam tested several competitors.
Biles previously won bronze in the event during the 2016 and 2020 Summer Games.
The beam prompted several falls and slips, including from Biles and Lee.
Biles will wrap up her final day of competition in the floor exercise final, an event where she’s never lost a major international competition, including a gold in Rio do Janeiro eight years ago.
The 27-year-old athlete will be challenged by Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and U.S. teammate Jordan Chiles in that event.
Biles has stayed relatively quiet on what lies ahead for her beyond the Paris Games, though she did nudge the door open a little for a possible return when the Olympics shift to Los Angeles.
“Never say never,” Biles said after claiming her second Olympic vault title on Saturday. “Next Olympics are at home. So you just never know. I am getting really old.”
This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates.
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