Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded "twisties" firmly behind her in what could be her first step on the road toward next year's Olympics.
The 26-year-old superstar has not taken part in elite competition since her tumultuous campaign at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games two years ago.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist and 19-time World Championships gold medalist arrived in Japan as one of the stars of sport and widely expected to crown her legacy with a successful defense of her 2016 all-around title.