Simone Biles delivered a stunning performance at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California, on Friday to take the lead with 59.300 points and stay on course for a record eighth national title.
Biles' impressive Yurchenko double pike, a vault so difficult that it has never been performed by another female gymnast, was the highlight of the night as she led Shilese Jones by 2.55 points overall at the halfway point of the two-day event.
At 26, Biles would also be the oldest woman to win the championships if she can back up her dazzling display when the women's competition concludes on Sunday. Leanne Wong, who finished runner-up to Biles at the U.S. Classic, was in fourth place at 55.350 and 2020 Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles was in fifth .
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