Next time you are watching the gymnastics, or see some acrobats at the circus, have a think back on the ways humans have been pushing their bodies to the limits for thousands of years.
In 2018, Russian Dina Averina won gold in the world championships after dropping her ribbon, while Israeli Linoy Ashram won silver. Back then, the ROC had no complaints about the score.
"I am satisfied with the score I gave," Ukrainian Olympic Judge Lydia Vinogradnaya said on Monday.
Champion gymnast country's flagbearer at closing ceremony * Historic four-medal showing for blue-and-white athletes
Nikol Zelikman places 7th with impressive finish on ribbon exercise • Team Israel qualifies for group all-around Rhythmic Gymnastics final held on Sunday
Three times world champion on the beam, Biles might have finished third but her mere presence in the final was considered a victory after she abruptly dropped out of last Tuesday's team competition.
The balance beam event will be Simone Biles's last chance at a gold medal in Tokyo.
The Israeli competed fourth, netting a score of 14.933. This is Israel's first gold medal in Tokyo, and second in history.
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