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Simone Biles Makes History With Groundbreaking Vault at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

  • Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition.
  • The skill is considered the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics and will be named the "Biles II."
  • Biles took a break from gymnastics after the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.
  • She led the U.S. women's team in qualifying at the 2023 World Championships in Belgium.
  • Biles now has five skills named after her across three events and 25 career world championship medals.
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