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WATCH: Simone Biles makes gymnastics history with triple-double floor pass

By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Aug 9, 2019

Simone Biles won big Sunday at this year's U.S. Gymnastics Championships, claiming the all-around title for the sixth time and accomplishing two historic feats in the process.

According to USA Today, the 22-year-old successfully landed a triple-twisting double somersault – a move that no other woman has performed during a competition.

>> Watch the move here

>> Watch the slow-motion video here

The moment came just days after Biles successfully completed a historic double-double beam dismount, ESPN reported.

>> Watch the dismount here

Biles finished the all-around competition with a 118.500 score, followed by Sunisa Lee with 113.550 and Grace McCallum with 111.850, according to ESPN.

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