on the beam
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Webster-Longin earned a 9.875 before Chiles topped her best mark on the beam after receiving a 9.975.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
The 23-year-old Jarman, who won gold on Tuesday night as part of the men's team, delivered on the high bar, while teenager Evans shone on the beam.
From BBC • May 28, 2025
Utah took the lead on the first rotation after posting a season-high 49.6375 on the beam — with a 9.950 from Abby Paulson and Malie O’Keefe.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024
The difficulty every night is staying on the beam, from “Greens” to “Children Will Listen,” and holding it all with a kind of accuracy and emotional will.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2023
But on the beam, I suddenly went crooked on a double back-handspring layout series, and I crashed sideways to the floor.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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