Simone Biles Shines in Return While Gabby Douglas Scratches After Shaky Start at US Classic

Simone Biles prepares to compete on the balance beam during the U.S. Classic gymnastics event in Hartford, Conn., on May 18, 2024. Bryan Woolston/AP Photo

HARTFORD, Conn—Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin.

The gymnastics superstar began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the U.S. Classic on Saturday, posting an all-around score of 59.500, nearly two points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones.