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Biles II (Beam)

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The Biles II is a highly complex gymnastics dismount performed on the balance beam, named after the American gymnast Simone Biles. The move consists of a double backflip in a tucked position combined with two full twists, completed before landing on the mat. Biles officially debuted this element at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, where its successful execution led to its naming in the Code of Points. It is one of the most difficult and technically demanding skills currently performed in women's artistic gymnastics.

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What gymnastics skills make up the Biles II dismount on the balance beam?

The Biles II is a highly complex gymnastics dismount consisting of a double backflip in a tucked position combined with two full twists. The gymnast must complete these two flips and two blind twists before successfully landing on the mat below the beam.

Who is the Biles II skill named after?

The skill is named after the American gymnast Simone Biles, who is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time. In gymnastics, a skill is officially named after the first athlete to successfully perform it at a World Championship or Olympic competition.

When did Simone Biles officially debut the Biles II dismount?

Simone Biles officially debuted the dismount at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. By successfully landing it there, the skill was permanently added to the women's gymnastics Code of Points under her name.

What is the difficulty rating of the Biles II on the balance beam?

In the women's gymnastics Code of Points, the Biles II dismount is rated at an incredibly high difficulty level of an H. This massive difficulty value reflects the extreme risk, blind landing, and technical precision required to execute the rotations.

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