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When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return

AP Sports Writer

PARIS (AP) — Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles. She is competing in the women’s qualification with her U.S. teammates. Among the high-profile fans are Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actor Jessica Chastain sitting under the roof of the packed arena. Snoop Dogg had front-row seats while Lady Gaga, Greta Gerwig, Ariana Grande, John Legend and Anna Wintour also attended Biles’ competition. Biles competed in the team’s qualifying alongside U.S gymnasts Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey. Despite discomfort in her left leg, the American gymnastics superstar posted an all-around total of 59.566 and the Americans scored a 172.296, well clear of the field

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