Simone Biles returned to competition Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics.
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After battling the “twisties” – a dangerous issue in the high-flying world of top-flight gymnastics that resulted in her withdrawing from the team competition as well as the all-around and three event finals – Biles took to the balance beam, the last women’s event final in Tokyo.
She captured the bronze medal, just like she did at the 2016 Rio Games, with a 14.0. This is Biles’ seventh Olympic medal, tying her with Shannon Miller for the most by a U.S. gymnast.
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As the third competitor, it was not clear upon the completion of her routine if she would medal at all. But after sticking the landing, smile upon her face, she was already a winner.
Here are some of the other notable moments you missed Tuesday in Tokyo while you were sleeping:
‘The best race in Olympic history’
The final for the men’s 400-meter hurdles was in a word: unreal.
Team USA star Rai Benjamin posted a blistering time of 46.17, which would have been a world record … had Norway’s Karsten Warholm not broken his previous best time in posting a 45.94.
“I think this was probably the best race – (no) that was the best race in Olympic history,” Benjamin said. “I don’t even think Usain Bolt’s 9.5 topped that. I mean, three guys pretty much broke the world record.”
Added the silver medalist: “If you would’ve told me that I was going to run 46.1 and lose, I would probably beat you up and tell you to get out of my room. But I’m happy to be a part of history.”
Who is the best long jumper of all time? “I am. Point blank,” 34-year-old Brittney Reese said after securing the silver medal, eclipsed only by Germany’s Malaika Mihambo on her final jump.
The Tokyo Olympics mark the fourth and final Games for the Team USA star, who is a three-time Olympic medalist.
But Reese feels her accomplishments have not quite gotten the respect they deserve.
“It just sucks that, you know, if I was on the track side of the sport, I’d be the Usain Bolt of long jump,” she said. “But just being on the field-event side, it just doesn’t get that attention that it deserves.”
Kevin Durant scored 29 points to help the U.S. men’s basketball team overcome a slow start and a red-hot Ricky Rubio in the Olympic quarterfinals.
Rubio scored 38 points and was a key part in Spain taking an early 10-point lead. But the Americans fought back to tie the score by halftime and put the clamps down defensively in the third quarter on the way to a 95-81 win that sends them to the semifinals. It could mark the end of an epic chapter in basketball history.
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August 3, 2021; Karsten Warholm (NOR) reacts after winning the men’s 400m hurdles during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
August 3, 2021: Slovenia point guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against Germany in the men’s basketball quarterfinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena.
August 2, 2021: Sandi Morris of Team United States looks dejected following the Women’s Pole Vault qualification on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Morris was forced out of the competition because of injury.
August 2, 2021; Team Japan catcher Takuya Kai (10) is congratulated by teammates after driving in the winning run against the USA in the 10th inning in a second round baseball game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium.
August 2, 2021: Luis Alberto Orta Sanchez (CUB) defeats Kenichiro Fumita (JPN) in the men’s grego-roman 60kg final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A.
August 1, 2021: Gianmarco Tamberi (ITA) reacts after winning gold in the men’s high jump during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, left, celebrates winning the gold medal as American Keni Harrison celebrates winning the silver in the 100-meter hurdles.
August 2, 2021; Team United States forward Carli Lloyd (10) reacts after losing to Canada in a women’s semifinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.
August 2, 2021: Canada players celebrate their 1-0 victory over the USA in a women’s semifinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.
August 2, 2021; Team United States midfielder Lindsey Horan (9) hugs Team Canada forward Christine Sinclair (12) after a women’s semifinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.
August 2, 2021: Sifan Hassan (NED) gets up after falling in the women’s 1500m round 1 heat 2 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
August 1, 2021: Japan player Yuta Watanabe (12) sits on the bench after Japan lost to Argentina during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena.
August 1, 2021: Mourad Aliev (FRA) refuses to leave the ring after being disqualified in his men’s super heavy quarterfinal bout against Frazer Clarke (GBR) during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kokugikan Arena.
August 1, 2021: Gianmarco Tamberi (ITA) reacts after winning gold in the men’s high jump during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
July 31, 2021: Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) celebrates beating Novak Djokovic (SRB) in the men’s tennis bronze medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park.
Jul 31, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Sena Irie (JPN), blue shorts, celebrates her victory by decision over Karriss Artingstall (GBR), red shorts, in the women’s feather (54-57kg) semifinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kokugikan Arena. Irie will move on to the gold medal round.
July 31, 2021: New Zealand players celebrate their victory over France in the gold medal match for Women’s Rugby Sevens during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Stadium.
July 31, 2021: Poland celebrates winning the gold medal competes the 4 x 400 mixed relay during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
July 31, 2021: James Nyang Chiengjiek (EOR) reacts after competing in the men’s 800m round 1 heat 3 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
July 31, 2021: Anna Ryzhykova (UKR) reacts in the women’s 400m hurdles round 1 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
July 31, 2021: Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM) celebrates after winning the women’s 100m final during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.
Jul 31, 2021: Daryll Neita (USA) reacts after competing in the women’s 100m semi-final reacts after competing in the women’s 100m semi-final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium.
July 31, 2021: Madelynn Ann Bernau (USA) reacts after completing in the bronze medal match of trap mixed team during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Asaka Shooting Range.
July 31, 2021: Germany player Andreas Obst (42) reacts while playing Australia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena.
Jul 31, 2021: James Guy (GBR) and Adam Peaty (GBR) celebrate victory in the mixed 4x100m medley relay final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Jul 31, 2021: Nina Christen (SUI) reacts while after getting gold at the 50m rifle 3 positions women’s final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Asaka Shooting Range.
July 31, 2021: Abi Burton (3) expresses emotion after Great Britain lost to Fiji in the bronze medal match of Women’s Rugby Sevens during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Stadium.
Jul 31, 2021: Mete Gazoz of Turkey celebrates after clinching the gold medal against Mauro Nespoli of Italy (not pictured) in men’s individual during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yumenoshima Archery Field.
Jul 31, 2021: Novak Djokovic (SRB) breaks his racket during the third set against Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) in the men’s tennis bronze medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park.
July 31, 2021: Elina Svitolina (UKR) celebrates match point against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) in the women’s bronze medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park.
Iryna Kindzerska (AZE) celebrates beating Shiyan Xu (CHN) in the women’s judo +68kg bronze medal match on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Karen Khachanov (ROC) reacts after beating Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo, Japan.
Alexander Zverev (GER) reacts after beating Novak Djokovic (SRB) in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo, Japan.
July 30, 2021: Selemon Barega (ETH) celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 10,000m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
Guram Tushishvili (GEO) reacts to winning the bronze medal in the mens judo +100 on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Lukas Krpalek (CZE) reacts to beating Guram Tushishvili (GEO) in the mens judo +100 gold medal match on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Jul 30, 2021; Michael Andrew (USA) reacts after the men’s 200m individual medley final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre. He finished outside the medals.
Jul 29, 2021; Team United States outside hitter Jordan Larson (10) and Team United States middle blocker Haleigh Washington (22) celebrates during pool B play against Turkey during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Arena.
Jul 28, 2021; Caeleb Dressel celebrates after winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle.
July 29, 2021; Stefano Oppo (ITA) and Pietro Ruta (ITA) celebrates winning the bronze medal in the mens rowing lightweight sculls during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Sea Forest Waterway.
July 29, 2021; Belinda Bencic of Switzerland celebrates after match point against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (not pictured) in a women’s singles semifinal during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Tennis Park.
July 28, 2021; Team Spain midfielder Mikel Merino (8) celebrates with Dani Olmo (19) and Pedri Gonzalez (16) after scoring a goal against Argentina during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Stadium.
July 28, 2021; Latvia celebrates after beating ROC in the gold medal game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park.
July 28, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Team Hungary celebrates the final seconds of a victory over Team USA in a group B match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tatsumi Water Polo Centre.
July 28, 2021; Yui Ohashi (JPN) celebrates after winning the women’s 200m individual medley final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
July 28, 2021; Daiki Hashinoto (JPN) celebrates winning the gold medal during the mens individual all-around final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre.
July 28, 2021; Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi (CHN) react after seeing their scores in the men’s 3m springboard synchronized diving competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
July 28, 2021; China player Zhiting Zhang (10) reacts after winning the bronze medal game against France during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park.
Kelsey Plum (5) reacts after beating France in the semifinal game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park on July 28, 2021.
Katie Ledecky (USA) celebrates after winning the women’s 1500m freestyle final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 28, 2021.
Agnieszka Kobus-Zawojska (POL) reacts after wining the silver medal women’s quadruple sculls during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Sea Forest Waterway on Jul 28, 2021.
Germany player Moritz Wagner reacts while playing Nigeria during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena on Jul 28, 2021.
Frederica Isola (ITA) reacts after defeating China in the bronze medal match of the women’s fencing epee team competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall on July 27, 2021.
Lydia Jacoby (USA), Tatjana Schoenmaker (RSA) and Lilly King (USA) react after finishing first, second and third in the women’s 100m breaststroke final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 27, 2021.
Team Japan celebrate after their after win over the United States of America in the gold medal game of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 27, 2021. Japan won 2-0.
Team United States left fielder Janette Reed (left) hugs shortstop Delaney Spaulding (right) after their loss to Japan in the gold medal game of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 27, 2021.. Japan won 2-0.
Simone Biles (USA) greets the Russian Olympic Committee as the celebrate winning the gold medal in the women’s team final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 27, 2021.
Katrina Lehis (EST), Julia Beljajeva (EST), Erika Kirpu (EST) and Irina Embrace (EST) celebrate the victory over the Republic of Korea in the gold medal match of the women’s fencing epee team competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B on July 27, 2021.
Flora Duffy of Bermuda celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s triathlon during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Odaiba Marine Park on Jul 27, 2021.
July 26, 2021; Thomas Daley and Matty Lee (GBR) celebrate after winning the men’s 10m platform synchronized diving competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
USA player Kelly Claes (1) celebrates against Latvia in Pool D play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021.
Bowen Becker (USA), Blake Pieroni (USA) and Caeleb Dressel (USA) celebrate after winning the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021.
Team United States utility player Kelsey Stewart (7) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against Team Japan in the opening round softball game during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 26, 2021.
Katie Ledecky (USA) reacts after finishing second to Ariarne Titmus (AUS) in the women’s 400m freestyle final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021.
Hiroki Muto (JPN) reacts after defeating Netherlands in the men’s team bronze medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yumenoshima Archery Field on July 26, 2021.
Adam Peaty (GBR) celebrates after winning the men’s 100m breaststroke final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 26, 2021.
David Valero Serrano (ESP) celebrates finishing third in the Men’s Cross Country Mountain Bike during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Izu MTB Course on July 26, 2021.
Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) celebrates after winning the men’s triathlon in 1:45:04 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Odaiba Marine Park on July 26, 2021.
Simone Biles (USA) stumbles while competing on the balance beam in the women’s gymnastics qualifications during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 25, 2021.
Micky Papa (CAN) competes in mens street skateboarding during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 25, 2021.
Anastasija Zolotic (USA) celebrates after winning gold in women’s 57kg taekwondo during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A on July 25, 2021.
Andrew Mackiewicz (USA) defeats Tomohiro Shimamura (JPN) in th emen’s sabre individual table of 64 on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B in Chiba, Japan.
Team United States midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) celebrates with forward Tobin Heath (7) after scoring a goal during the first half of a soccer game against New Zealand in Group G play on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Tokyo.
Naohisa Takato (JPN) defeats Yang Yung Wei (TPE) in the men’s 60kg judo final on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Jorre Verstraeten (BEL) reacts after losing to Naohisa Takato (JPN) in the men’s judo 60kg round of 16 on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
Mose Kim (KOR) is comforted by his coach after being eliminated from the 10m Air Pistol Men’s Final on Saturday, July 24, 2021. during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Asaka Shooting Range in Tokyo, Japan.
Gabriella Schloesser (left) and Steve Wuller of The Netherlands embrace after winning the silver medal in the mixed team archery competition on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yumenoshima Archery Field in Tokyo, Japan.
Aleksandr Kartsev (ROC) reacts after falling on the high bar in Mens Gymnastics – Subdivision 1 on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo, Japan.
Adriana Cerezo Iglesias (ESP) reacts after being beat Panipak Wongpattanakit (THA) in the women’s -49 gold medal match on July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Tokyo, Japan.
Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi (TUN) reacts after winning his semifinal match in men’s 58kg taekwondo on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
Junghwan Kim (KOR) defeats Eli Dershwitz (USA) in the men’s sabre individual table of 16 on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall B in Chiba, Japan.
Javad Foroughi (IRI) celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s Final on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Asaka Shooting Range in Tokyo, Japan.
Richard Carapaz (ECU) win’s the Men’s Road Race on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka, Japan.
Nina Christen (SUI) celebrate winning the bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Women’s Final on Saturday, July 24, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Asaka Shooting Range in Tokyo, Japan.
July 24, 2021: USA pitcher Monica Abbott (14), left, and USA catcher Aubree Munro (1), hug after the United States Softball Team defeats Mexico during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium in Yokohama, Japan.
United States’ Christen Press reacts as Sweden’s players celebrate their third goal during a women’s soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Japan’s Mana Atsumi (12) celebrates after hitting a game winning RBI single in the eighth inning against Mexico on July 22, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Fukushima Azuma Stadium in Fukushima, Japan.
Alyssa Naeher (1) reacts after a goal by Sweden midfielder Lina Hurtig (not pictured) during the second half in Group G play on July 21, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
Canadian softball players celebrate a run against Mexico during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games held at Fukushima Azuma Stadium in Fukushima, Japan.
United States pitcher Monica Abbott (14) reacts during an opening round softball game against Italy on Jul 21, 2021, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Fukushima Azuma Stadium in Fukushima, Japan.
Mexico’s pitcher Dalla Escobedo wipes the sweat from her face on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, during a matchup between Mexico and Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games held at Fukushima Azuma Stadium in Fukushima, Japan.
Australia’s Sam Kerr (2) celebrates with her teammates after scoring her side’s 2nd goal during a women’s soccer match against New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) ORG XMIT: OLYFV168
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