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In Pictures: Back on the beam for event final, Simone Biles wins bronze medal

Simon Biles lies on the balance beam during her routine.
Simone Biles competes on the balance beam at the Tokyo Olympics.
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By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 
Simone Biles flashes the heart sign to a fan
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles flashes the heart sign to a fan after taking the bronze in the balance beam final.
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Simone Biles holds the bronze medal she won in the balance beam final.
Simone Biles holds the bronze medal she won in the balance beam final.
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Simone Biles, wearing her medal, walks behind two other gymnasts, who wave to the crowd.
After receiving her bronze medal, Simone Biles walks with Chinese gymnasts Chinches Guan, gold medalist, and Xijing Tang, winner of the silver medal.
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Simone Biles does a back flip on the beam.
Team USA gymnast Simone Biles performing her routine on Aug. 3.
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Simone Biles, smiling, stands on the mat with both arms lifted.
Simone Biles, with a triumphant smile, lands her dismount.
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Simone Biles is embraced by Cecile Landi.
Simone Biles is congratulated by her coach, Cecile Landi, as it becomes clear she will medal in the balance beam final.
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Simone Biles points and smiles.
Simone Biles calls out to a fan in the stands after performing on the balance beam.
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Simone Biles stands on the beam.
Simone Biles practices her routine before competing.
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Simone Biles does the splits on a mat.
While warming up, Simone Biles watches a competitor practice on the beam.
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Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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