Team USA gymnast and Watch Her True Story 9 Onlineall-around badass Simone Biles took the gold medal in the women's vault final on Sunday, netting her a total of three gold medals so far at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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Biles scored an average of 15.966, beating Russia's Maria Paseka, who won the silver, and Switzerland's Giulia Steingruber, who won the bronze.

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Although this is the first Olympics for the 19-year-old, Biles could potentially win a total of five gold medals. Last week, Biles helped Team USA win gold in the women's team all-around, and also placed first in the women's individual all-around.


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Mashable ImageUS gymnast Simone Biles competes in the women's vault event final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 14, 2016. Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

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