Even medal counts are bigger in Texas.
Biles was previously tied with 1996 Atlanta Games star Shannon Miller at seven Olympic medals.
And Biles was just getting started.
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On Thursday she dominated the individual all-around final, earning her ninth Olympic medal and sixth gold.
Biles, who turned 27 in March, now has 39 combined world championship and Olympic medals.
The most decorated gymnast in history, Biles previously toldUSA Todaythat she doesnt keep count of her medals.
“I just go out here and do what I love.
Biles impact on the sport of gymnastics goes way beyond medals.
At 27, Biles is the oldest American woman to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics in 76 years.
She is also the oldest to compete since 1952.
Go Simone, go!
