American gymnast Simone Biles has wrapped up what may be her final Olympic Games with a silver medal in the floor exercise final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

This brings her total medal count at this Olympics to four, including three gold medals. Biles' performance in Paris has solidified her status as one of the greatest gymnasts in U.S. history, and possibly the greatest of all time.

At 27 years old, Biles has won a total of seven Olympic gold medals and 11 Olympic medals overall, placing her tied for the second most decorated gymnast in history.

Combined with her 30 World Championship medals, she holds the title as the most decorated gymnast of all time.

Biles' journey to this point has not been without its challenges. At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, she experienced a condition known as "the twisties" which led to her withdrawal from several events and ultimately a two-year hiatus from gymnastics.

However, her return to competitive gymnastics in 2023 has been nothing short of dominant.

In Paris, Biles played a pivotal role in securing a team gold for the U.S. and also claimed individual gold in the vault final, where she performed the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics, which is named after her.

Despite missing the podium in one event and settling for silver in another, Biles expressed satisfaction with her overall performance, stating that she has exceeded her wildest dreams in the sport.

The final day of artistic gymnastics competition saw numerous slips and falls from competitors across various events. In the balance beam final, Biles experienced a rare fall during her routine, resulting in a score that was not enough to earn her a medal.

The floor exercise also presented challenges, with several competitors falling or stepping out of bounds.

The grueling nature of the Olympics, combined with the pressure of competition, took its toll on the gymnasts.

Biles, who participated in all but one possible event, performed an Olympics-high 17 routines throughout the competition, highlighting the physical and mental demands of the sport at the highest level.

Despite these challenges, Biles' legacy as a trailblazer in gymnastics remains undisputed. Her impact on the sport extends beyond her impressive medal count, as she continues to inspire athletes around the world with her resilience and unwavering dedication to excellence.

As Biles reflects on her performance in Paris, she can take pride in knowing that she has left an indelible mark on the sport of gymnastics and has set a standard of excellence that will inspire future generations of athletes.

Whether or not this marks the end of her Olympic journey, Simone Biles' impact on gymnastics and sports as a whole will be felt for years to come.