The Team USA Gymnastics squad is preparing to earn a gold medal in the Paris Olympics. Simone Biles&#8217; outstanding performance had everybody stunned. Then, Suni Lee made her mark and also earned a trip to the all-around final.
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In doing so, the pair made Olympic history, marking the first time in history that two teammates will compete in the all-around final.
Biles was the 2016 all-around champion in Rio and Lee was the champion in 2020. Now, they will both compete in the event.
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&#8220;For the first time in HISTORY, two Olympic all-around champions will compete in an Olympic all-around final. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! #ParisOlympics&#8221;
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Suni Lee had a must-see bar routine that ended up earning her a spot in the final.
Biles overcame an injury scare to piece together an impressive run. Team USA will also compete in the team finals on Tuesday night.
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Simone Biles reacts after women&#8217;s qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024.
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In the qualifying round, Biles finished with a 59.566, while Lee finished with 56.132. Fellow USA teammate Jordan Chiles finished in fourth with a score of 56.065, but due to the two-per-country rule, she won&#8217;t be able to participate in the event on Thursday.
The event will be on Thursday night as the two American gymnastics stars try to take home the gold medal.

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Simone Biles, USA Gymnastics Teammate Make Olympic History Never Seen Before