In a stunning upset, 20-year-old Oka Shinoski from Japan won the men’s artistic gymnastics all-around title at the Paris Olympics. Competing in his first major senior championships, Oka scored 86.832, outperforming favorites like 2021 World Champion Jang Bohang and Tokyo 2020 Champion Hashimoto Dii. Jang took silver with 86.599, and 2017 World Champion Sha Roten secured bronze.

The competition saw dramatic moments from the start, with Jang and Hashimoto making critical mistakes early on. Despite their efforts to recover, they couldn’t close the gap to Oka, who remained consistent and flawless throughout.

Simone Biles made an impressive return to the Olympics, topping the qualification leaderboard and winning the gold medal in the team gymnastics event with Team USA. Her performance was a highlight of the games, and she became the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history. Biles’s return after struggling with the “twisties” in Tokyo was marked by a dominant display at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic and the US Gymnastics Championships.

Her floor routine, despite minor errors, was a key factor in Team USA’s victory. Biles’s resilience and excellence continued to inspire, underscoring her legacy in gymnastics and her impact on the sport.