Minneapolis, Minnesota – Gymnastics fans were on the edge of their seats as Simone Biles competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, securing her spot on the team heading to Paris this summer. Despite a few shaky moments, Biles, already considered the most decorated gymnast in history at 27, managed to finish ahead of her competitors by over 5.5 points.

The Target Center in downtown Minneapolis was packed with 16,000 spectators who cheered Biles on, even through her slip-ups during the competition. Biles, who took a two-year break from competition to focus on her mental health, is now aiming for Olympic gold, with expectations high for her performance in events like the individual all-around, vault, and floor exercise in Paris.

Joining Biles in Paris will be other talented gymnasts, including Suni Lee, the reigning Tokyo Games all-around gold medalist. The team also features experienced Olympians Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, along with newcomer Hezly Rivera. Two alternates, Joscelyn Roberson and Leanne Wong, will also be traveling with the team.

The U.S. women’s team is looking to build on past successes, having won gold in the team all-around in 2012 and 2016. However, they faced challenges at the trials, with injuries affecting some of the top contenders. Despite setbacks, the team is determined to perform at their best in Paris.

In contrast, the men’s gymnastics team, led by Olympic veteran Brody Malone and newcomer Fred Richard, is aiming to win their first team medal since 2008. The team is also focused on raising the profile of men’s gymnastics as they head to Paris with high hopes of success.

With both the women’s and men’s teams ready to represent the U.S. on the world stage, the gymnastics community eagerly anticipates their performances at the upcoming Olympics in Paris.