Simone Biles proves she's a badass once again
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US gymnast Simone Biles celebrates after competing in the women's vault event final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2016.
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Team USA gymnast and all-around badass Simone Biles took the gold medal in the women's vault final on Sunday, netting her a total of three gold medals so far at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: Simone Biles of the United States competes in the Women's Vault Final on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Rio Olympic Arena on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Biles scored an average of 15.966, beating Russia's Maria Paseka, who won the silver, and Switzerland's Giulia Steingruber, who won the bronze.
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Although this is the first Olympics for the 19-year-old, Biles could potentially win a total of five gold medals. Last week, Biles helped Team USA win gold in the women's team all-around, and also placed first in the women's individual all-around.
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US gymnast Simone Biles competes in the women's vault event final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2016.
Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
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