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Simone Biles’ coach says gymnast suffered from ‘twisties’ before 2016 Olympics • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:14 AM ET (The Guardian)

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Also Known As Rio 2016
Date August 5, 2016 - August 21, 2016
Location Brazil • Rio de Janeiro

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Freestyle wrestling
Usain Bolt in 2016
Katie Ledecky
Simone Manuel
Simone Biles
Daniele Garozzo
Meng Suping
Nathan Adrian
The most-decorated American gymnast
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Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015.
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