Article 6PRBS Simone Biles says routines affected by 'weird and awkward' atmosphere –video

Simone Biles says routines affected by 'weird and awkward' atmosphere –video

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Simone Biles put her fifth place finish in Paris 2024 Olympic beam final down to a 'weird and awkward' atmosphere at Bercy Arena. Biles fell off the beam during her routine and later explained that a lack of noise meant she could 'hear some of the Android ringtones going off, the photo clickers' before adding 'you're tying to stay in your zone, and then people start cheering and the shushing gets louder'. Biles stayed positive, however, adding that she was 'proud' of herself and saying 'I can't be mad at my performances. A couple of years ago I didn't think I'd be back here at an Olympic Games, so competing and then walking away with four medals, I'm not mad about it'

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