- Associated Press - Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Gymnast Simone Biles delivered during the women’s balance beam final Tuesday at the Olympics in Tokyo.

A week after taking herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health, the six-time Olympic medalist drilled a slightly altered routine.

Biles, using a routine that ended with a double-pike dismount — no twisting required — posted a score of 14.000. That was good enough for second after four competitors during the eight-woman final.

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