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Suni Lee's Clutch Gold for U.S. Highlights Display of Gymnastics' Global Promise

What does gymnastics look like without its GOAT?

Turns out, it's still incredible. Some gymnastics fans (I won't say who) have argued that all-around competitions aren't as interesting as long as Simone Biles continues to dominate. While they're dead wrong—who could possibly think this sport needs less Simone?—the women's all-around final Thursday in Tokyo was exciting, just in a different way.

That's because, for the first time in a long time, this competition began with no clear front-runner and a wide, multi-continent range of podium contenders, giving us a panoramic view of the best in the sport—like Sunisa Lee, the new Olympic all-around champion.