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Simone Biles opens Olympic year with dominating Pacific Rims title

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Simone Biles began her preparations for the Rio Olympics in dominant fashion Saturday night in the Pacific Rim Championships, winning the all-around title to lead the U.S. women to the team title.

The 19-year-old Biles, the three-time World all-around champion, finished first in the vault, balance beam and floor routine, and third in the uneven bars to win the all-around title with 62.45 points in her season debut.

Biles has won 11 straight all-around competitions dating to 2013.

Aly Raisman, a three-time medalist at the 2012 Olympics who struggled last year in the World Championships, finished second at 59.