Who is replacing Simone on bars?
Noah Mitchell
Published Jan 17, 2026
Skinner will now replace Simone Biles in the vault final on Sunday with a chance to claim another Olympic medal for Team USA.
Who is replacing Simone in individuals?
Following Simone Biles' surprise exit from the individual all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics, another U.S. gymnast is stepping up to take her place. Jade Carey, 21, will compete instead of Biles during Thursday's final, joined by fellow U.S. gymnast Suni Lee.
Who will replace Simone Biles on beam?
As a replacement for Simone Biles, MyKayla Skinner won an Olympic silver medal in the vault on Sunday.
Did Suni Lee replace Simone Biles?
The U.S. will be represented by Suni Lee, who finished second on the team in qualifying, and Jade Carey, who finished third and will replace Biles.
Are Suni Lee and Simone Biles friends?
Simone Biles and Suni Lee may be competitors in the gym, but they are also friends. The Olympic teammates formed a bond that was evident by Biles' gift to Suni's father, John. "I love your daughter, Suni, so much and I know how much she loves you," Biles told John in a video message on NBC's Today show.
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Did Jade replace Simone?
Jade Carey replaced Simone Biles in the all-around final
Before Carey took the floor for her unexpected performance in the women's Olympic all-around final last week, she talked to Biles, whose exit from the competition meant Carey got the chance to fill her spot.
Did Jade Carey take Simones?
Now, Jade Carey is taking her spot for Team USA. The 21-year-old didn't qualify initially because she was the third-ranking American behind Biles and 18-year-old Sunisa Lee.
What high school did Sunisa Lee go to?
After the Tokyo Olympics, she'll be headed to Auburn University for college. In 2017, when Lee was just 14 years old, she verbally committed to Auburn University. When she returns from Tokyo, the high school graduate (she got her diploma from South St. Paul High School in June), will officially become a tiger.