As she competes against a backdrop of personal challenges, the stakes have never been higher.

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2 in the overall rankings of female gold medalists in Olympic gymnastics.

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Her achievement places her in a distinguished league of highly decorated American Olympians.

This achievement also gives Biles the record regardless of gender.

Biles' name is also associated with five unique gymnastic moves.

Simone Biles smiling at the Paris Olympics with her arms up

Caslavska achieved her golds in 1964 and 1968, while Biles won in 2016 and again in 2024.

In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Biles withdrew from the vault and other events due to mental health considerations.

This achievement marks the longest gap for vault gold medals by any gymnast, male or female.

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Simone Biles in Simone Biles: Rising

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Simone Biles in competition in the 2024 Netflix docuseries Simone Biles Rising.

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Images of Simone Biles from her recently released Netflix docuseries, Simone Biles: Rising.

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Simone Biles stands with her arms extended out at her sides.

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Simone Biles: Rising