Simone Biles Makes History , With 8th US Gymnastics Title.<br />Biles scored a combined total of 118.450 on Aug. 27 to win her eighth all-around national title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, NBC News reports. .<br />Biles scored a combined total of 118.450 on Aug. 27 to win her eighth all-around national title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, NBC News reports. .<br />Shilese Jones came in second place, <br />3.9 points behind Biles, <br />and Leanne Wong claimed third.<br />Biles' historical moment signals a prominent comeback after taking two years off for mental health reasons.<br />It feels really special. I’ve been doing it for so long, I feel like I don’t think about numbers, I think about my performance. And I think, overall, I hit eight for eight. <br />I guess it’s a lucky number this year, Simone Biles, via statement.<br />Following her floor exercise, the 26-year-old received a standing ovation.<br />It’s really amazing. Everybody in here believes in me. So I just need to start believing in myself a little bit more, but it feels amazing and I love the fans, <br />I love the crowd. It was really special, Simone Biles, via statement.<br />Biles won her first world title in 2013.<br />A decade later, her newest victory has made her the oldest woman to win the title since 1963, NBC News reports. .<br />She is also more decorated than any other male or female gymnast ever with 25 world championship medals, 18 of which are gold. .<br />When asked whether she will compete at the Paris Olympics, Biles kept things quiet.<br />I like to keep them personal just so that <br />I know what I am aiming for. I’m trying to move a little bit differently this year than I have in the past. So I think it’s working so far, so I’m gonna keep it a little bit secretive, Simone Biles, via statement
