Welcome to the latest edition of FTW Explains, where we break down a major news event that you might have a few questions today. Today: Why is Simone Biles in the discussion for greatest gymnast of our time?
During Sunday’s night’s P&G Championship, there was a fierce competition happening between some of the best gymnasts in the country. Aly Raisman — already a two-time Olympic gold medalist — and Laurie Hernandez — the 2015 U.S. junior champ — went routine for routine, fighting for second place.
Simone Biles was the runaway champion because she’s better not just than any American, but any citizen of the Earth.