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Simone Biles' awesomeness inspires US Olympians as a bronze medal-winning skateboarder said he's 'blown away' by her

Alan Dawson   

Simone Biles' awesomeness inspires US Olympians as a bronze medal-winning skateboarder said he's 'blown away' by her
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  • 24-year-old gymnast Simone Biles is one of America's most dominant athletes.
  • She is expected to add to her medal haul at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
  • Biles is having an impact around Team USA, inspiring the new generation of American Olympians.

American gymnast Simone Biles is so awesome at what she does that she's inspiring a new generation of Olympic athletes.

"We're always blown away by Simone," Team USA star Jagger Eaton told the official Olympics website after winning his country's first skateboarding bronze medal Saturday, as the sport made its debut at the Tokyo Games.

Biles may only be 24 years old, but she's already one of the most accomplished and dominant athletes in Olympic history with four titles from the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, combined with 19 other world championships.

Renowned for performing difficult skills with great flair during high-pressure moments, Biles made a statement last week when she pulled off her riskiest stunt during podium training.

At the 2020 Games so far she's qualified for every women's gymnastics medal event despite a performance level that is below what she usually returns.

But it is not just her medal-winning abilities that are positively impacting Team USA, as she's a must-watch attraction for her compatriots.

Though Eaton, 20, is one of America's newest Olympic sensations, athleticism runs deep in his family. He is the son of Shelly Schaerer - a member of the US national gymnast team in the 1980s.

Eaton therefore is always keen on following gymnastics before, during, and after Olympic season.

"We always love watching gymnastics," he said, noting that his family are fans of Biles.

Eaton finished third in the men's street final skateboarding event. He said he performed while listening to the new Playboi Carti album.

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