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Things Simone Biles Can Do That Most Of Us Definitely Cannot
Simone Biles made history last weekend when she became the first woman in history to successfully complete a Yurchenko double pike vault.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles made history during the U.S. Classic last weekend when she became the first woman in history to successfully complete a Yurchenko double pike vault — a skill so difficult it had only been previously attempted in competition by men.
The Yurchenko double pike vault is a skill that includes a roundoff onto the springboard, a handspring onto the vault and a double backflip in a pike position before landing.
THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time in competition.@simonebiles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/j07ZweBZ8H
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 23, 2021
Even Biles herself couldn't believe she had successfully completed the difficult move.
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As we prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, which will begin July 23 after being delayed a year due to the pandemic, let's consider other things Biles can do that most of us cannot.
Catch The Attention Of LeBron James
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After FloGymnastics shared a video of Biles practicing the Yurchenko double pike during practice on Friday, SportsCenter re-tweeted the video with the caption "NEXT LEVEL."
Then, four-time NBA champion and MVP LeBron James — widely accepted as one of the greatest NBA players of all time — shared the video with his nearly 50 million Twitter followers.
Wear A Goat As The GOAT
Biles' white leotard that she wore during the U.S. Classic Saturday featured a rhinestone goat on the back, a nod to her status as the Greatest of All Time.

During the U.S. Classic floor routine, Biles performed two moves that are named after her: a triple twisted double somersault and a double layout with a half turn.
Have Michelle Obama Be Your Personal Cheerleader
Following her Yurchenko double pike vault on Saturday, former first lady Michelle Obama tweeted the video of Biles' performance, writing "Keep shining – we're rooting for you!"
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