Simone Biles Wins 11th Olympic Medal, but Misses Out on Gold on the Floor

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Simone Biles claimed her 11th Olympic medal in what might be her final Olympic appearance, but a couple of errors cost her the chance of a gold medal in the floor exercise.

The 27-year-old appeared headed for an eighth Olympic gold medal as she landed a sky-high triple-twisting double back somersault to kick off her routine.

But she stepped out twice in subsequent landings, earning a 0.6-point deduction, leaving her in silver medal spot behind the elegant, energetic Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, who captured the gold.

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