US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles Leaps into History as 1st American Woman to win Olympic Gold in Vault match

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1. At the 2016 Olympics, Simone Biles made history by becoming the first American woman to win gold in the vault match.

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2. Biles's stunning performance landed her a score of 15.966, securing her place in the record books.

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3. She executed two flawless vaults, including her signature Biles move, which features a half twist onto the vault.

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4. The 19-year-old gymnast dominated the competition, finishing with a two-vault average of 15.966, nearly a full point ahead of the silver medalist.

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5. Biles's historic win adds to her already impressive collection of three gold medals in the all-around, beam, and team events.

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6. The 'vault queen' has won 14 world championship medals and is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

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7. Her athletic ability, strength, and artistry have astounded gymnastics enthusiasts around the world, earning her the nickname The GOAT (Greatest of All Time).

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8. In addition to her athletic achievements, Biles is known for her advocacy for women, including speaking out against sexual abuse in the sport of gymnastics.

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