What. The. Heck. Did you see that? Simone Biles appears to defy the laws of physics with <a class=”” data-event-click=”{“element”:” ExternalLink”,” outgoingURL”:” [embedTweet url=“1160714101288574976” author=“false”] href=“https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1160714101288574976″ rel=“nofollow noopener noreferrer” target=“_blank”>this epic tumbling pass from the 2019 US Gymnastics Championships. It’s called a triple-double. That means she rotates around an axis going through her hips twice while at the same time rotating about an axis going from head to toe THREE times. Yes, it’s difficult—but it doesn’t defy physics, it uses physics.
Forget the gold medals, GIVE THIS WOMAN A CROWN 👑@Simone_Biles makes history (again) as the first woman to land a triple double in competition on floor! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TazpPJx41W
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) August 12, 2019
Let’s go over the three key parts of this move. You can follow the physics, but I don’t recommend trying this triple-double in your backyard.
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