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Simone Biles' dominant world gymnastics champs performance
The American had the best scores in several disciplines.
Simone Biles wins a record US gymnastics title a decade after her first
Oldest woman to win national title since USA Gymnastics began organising event in 1963.
Two years after Tokyo, Simone Biles makes her return
"I feel really good about where I am right now, mentally and physically."
Eight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success
'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'
Hawke’s Bay gymnasts share honours with joint victory at nationals
The judges were not able to separate the talented pair at the big competition in Tauranga.
Olympic great returns to sport after two-year break
The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition in August.
World's most decorated gymnast mistaken for child on plane because of her height
"I'm crying at the thought," said one fan in response to the incident.
Simone Biles and others seek $1B from FBI
15 September 2021 | Simone Biles and McKayla Maroney testify during the Senate Judiciary hearing on the Larry Nassar abuse investigation. Video / AP
A gymnast's death was supposed to be a wake-up call. What took so long?
New York Times: Christy Henrich's death launched a reckoning, but progress has been slow.
Female athletes sue FBI for $190m over botched investigation
Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar say more abuse occured after the probe.
Russian gymnast says he would show war symbol again
Ivan Kuliak faces a lengthy ban and could be stripped of his medal.
Russian gymnast wears war symbol next to Ukrainian
Tense scenes when a Russian gymnast stood beside a Ukrainian athlete on the podium.
Simone Biles engaged to Jonathan Owens on Valentines Day
Simone Biles has become engaged to partner Jonathan Owens of the Houston Texans.
Victims of US Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar reach $380m settlement
A fight for change between USA Gymnastics and the victims of jailed doctor is over.
Critics slam TIME's 'ridiculous' Athlete of the Year
World champion gymnast Simone Biles' performance at the Tokyo Olympics divided opinion.
Simone Biles admits she 'should've quit gymnastics way before Tokyo'
The American gymnast opens up about the long journey behind her Tokyo struggles.
Emotional Biles reveals FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse
Simone Biles bravely fronted US Congress over team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
Jumping for joy: Flying Kiwi makes history with trampoline bronze
Dylan Schmidt has won New Zealand's first Olympic medal in trampoline gymnastics.
'I didn't quit': Simone Biles hits back
She says she's been afflicted with a rare phenomenon called the 'twisties'.
Simone Biles - not 'dumb and stupid' any more
She bent gravity to her will so easily for so long, people forgot there's no autopilot.
'I'm more than my accomplishments': Simone Biles' heartbreaking post
Simone Biles has taken to social media to express what the support means to her.
Sad Simone Biles news confirmed
Simone Biles came in chasing a record gold medal haul but her quest has ended abruptly.
Simone Biles' disintegration was shocking - but we should have seen it coming
After women's team final Simone Biles talks about how much sport has made her suffer.
Off-camera acts reveal truth about Simone Biles' shock withdrawal
Some actions that took place off-camera revealed more to the Simone Biles story.
Phil Gifford: My 5 to watch at Olympics today
Rowing, swimming, cycling, hockey and gymnastics highlight Phil Gifford's Olympic picks.
Game on! Simone Biles stuns with jaw-dropping vault display
Watch: US superstar has done what no other woman has before - in training.
'We are not here to parade our bodies around': Gymnasts make stand against leotards
German athletes make a stand against "sexualisation in gymnastics".
Former US Olympic coach dies hours after being charged with shocking crimes
They included sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.
Athlete abuse: Gymnastics NZ has apologised - now for change
Opinion: Investigation uncovered widespread harm, including over-training and fat-shaming.
Gymnastics NZ report into allegations of athlete abuse
Gymnastics NZ has released the report documenting the findings of the independent review.
World erupts over viral gymnast routine
American gymnast's "incredible" floor routine even caught the attention of Michelle Obama.
Local Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and female
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Dylan Cleaver: A long and harrowing week for Kiwi gymnasts
Comment: The story of Kiwi gym abuse started with a bang. It will end with a whimper.