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Biles Sets Record As Most Decorated Gymnast Of All Time

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2 years ago

October 7, 2023

American gymnastics star, Simone Biles, has clinched a new title as the world’s most decorated gymnast of all time.

The 26-year-old athlete set this new record during the 2023 World Gymnastics Championships which was held in Antwerp, Belgium.

The gymnast gave several stunning performances during the game, including her historic Yurchenko double pike vault performance on Monday. As the first woman to land the complicated routine, she was greeted with applause from the crowd and had the routine named after her.

On Friday, the Olympian extended her record as the highest all-around title holder after she clinched her sixth. She scored a total of 58.399 points for her balance beam, floor, vault and uneven bars performance. Notably, Biles won her first all-around title ten years ago, at the age of 16 in the same city.

The Texas native currently holds 7 Olympic and 27 World Championship medals placing her as the most decorated gymnast in the world in both male and female categories.

She had earlier tied with her Belarusian counterpart, Vitaly Scherbo, who had a total of 33 medals.

The United States team also successfully defended their title and won the championships for the seventh consecutive year on Wednesday.

Speaking of her win on Friday, Biles told reporters, “Actually, I had something in my eye today that I couldn’t get out, I swear it’s true. But I was emotional because 10 years ago I won my first worlds and now we’re back here.”

Biles’ winning streak comes after a downtime at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. During the competition, she had to pull out of several games due to medical and mental health issues.

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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20 hours ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”