Nothing could stop Simone Biles from making history in Doha, not even a kidney stone. The US gymnast did so by becoming the first female gymnast to win four all-around world titles with victory in Doha. Such is Biles' dominance of the sport she could afford a series of uncharacteristic mistakes on
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Russia’s Artur Dalaloyan wins men’s all-around world title on tie-break
After faltering in the team final, Artur Dalaloyan of Russia redeemed himself to claim the men's all-around title on an unprecedented tie-break at the World Gymnastics Championships in Doha. Dalaloyan matched China's defending champion Xiao Ruoteng on 87.598 at the conclusion of their six routines, but the 22-year-old Russian took the
Simone Biles battles through the pain barrier to help USA win team gold at world championships
Brinn Bevan’s Christ the Redeemer tattoo almost ready two years after Rio Olympics
Great Britain gymnast Brinn Bevan marked his emotional performance at the Rio Olympic Games by getting a two-foot tattoo of Christ the Redeemer inked across his back. Two years and 32 hours of etching later, Bevan's tattoo is almost complete but the 21-year-old, who will compete in the men's all-around final
China back on top with team gold at gymnastics world championships
Mother Russian: new mum Aliya Mustafina leads Russia at world championships
Simone Biles competes through ‘Doha Pearl’ kidney stone to top rankings at world championships
Still flipping at 43: Oksana Chusovitina aims for 8th Olympics
Oksana Chusovitina is not sure how many gymnastics world championships she’s competed in. When you talk to her, this comes as no surprise. The 43-year-old from Uzbekistan isn’t into numbers, particularly the one that defines her age. She understands her longevity and her success – a gold and silver medal from
Simone Biles is ‘ready to soar at world championships’
Dominick Cunningham hopes to keep momentum at world championships
Dominick Cunningham fought his way up from the fringes of the Great Britain gymnastics team to win an unexpected men's floor gold medal at the European Championships in Glasgow. Now the Birmingham 23-year-old is determined to continue his promising trajectory at his first World Championships in Doha, and make the rest