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Simone Biles Praises NCAA History-Making Gymnast Brie Clark
USA TODAY Sports

Brie Clark, a standout gymnast from Clemson University, made history recently by becoming the first collegiate athlete to successfully execute the Biles I tumbling pass during a floor routine. The historic moment came during a competition against Texas Woman’s University and the University of New Hampshire, where Clark’s performance played a key role in Clemson's victory.

The Biles I, named after gymnastics legend Simone Biles, is a challenging skill recognized as a “double layout with a half twist.” First introduced by Biles at the 2013 World Championships in Antwerp, this move has since been regarded as one of the most difficult elements in women’s gymnastics. Clark’s execution of the Biles I is a testament to her extraordinary athletic ability and dedication to her craft.

Her achievement has garnered widespread attention, including praise from Simone Biles herself. Sharing Clark’s floor routine on her Instagram Story, Biles expressed her excitement with the caption, “I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT.” She also congratulated Clark with several celebratory emojis, adding, “& closing out black history month! YES MA’AM .”

This milestone is not just a personal victory for Clark but a historic moment for NCAA gymnastics, signaling the rising talent in college sports. With such an extraordinary feat, Brie Clark has proven herself as one of the sport’s brightest stars, and Clemson’s gymnastics program is quickly becoming one to watch on the national stage.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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