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PARIS — Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team showed some grit while surging to the lead at Olympic qualifying. The Americans posted a team score of 172.296, more than five points clear of second-place Italy. Biles overcame a left calf injury to lead the all-around while also recording the top scores on floor exercise and vault. Biles will be joined in the all-around finals by 2020 Olympic champion Sunisa Lee, who finished a strong second among early qualifiers.
