Chaotic Olympic balance beam event ends with huge upset, and disappointment for Simone Biles

A fall ended Simone Biles’ hopes of winning Olympic balance beam medal.

The balance beam competition on Monday ended with one of the biggest upsets of this year’s Olympic Games. With the favorites all struggling, Alice D’Amato was able to secure Italy’s first ever gymnastics gold medal.

The 21-year-old, who already won a silver in the team competition, finished with a score of 14.366. Despite seemingly showing some nerves early in her routine...