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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Simone Biles makes history with 8th US Gymnastics Title
Caption: Simone Biles Makes History With 8th US Gymnastics Title. Biles scored a combined total of 118.450 on Aug. 27 to win her eighth all-around national title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, NBC News reports. Shilese Jones came in second place, 3.9 points behind Biles, and Leanne Wong claimed third. Biles' historical moment signals a prominent comeback after taking two years off for mental health reasons. "It feels really special. I've been doing it for so long, I feel like I don't think about numbers, I think about my performance. And I think, overall, I hit eight for eight. I guess it's a lucky number this year." Following her floor exercise, the 26-year-old received a standing ovation. "It's really amazing. Everybody in here believes in me. So I just need to start believing in myself a little bit more, but it feels amazing and I love the fans, I love the crowd. It was really special.", Simone Biles, via statement. Biles won her first world title in 2013. A decade later, her newest victory has made her the oldest woman to win the title since 1963, NBC News reports. She is also more decorated than any other male or female gymnast ever with 25 world championship medals, 18 of which are gold. When asked whether she will compete at the Paris Olympics, Biles kept things quiet. "I like to keep them personal just so that I know what I am aiming for. I'm trying to move a little bit differently this year than I have in the past. So I think it's working so far, so I'm gonna keep it a little bit secretive.", Simone Biles, via statement. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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