PARIS — The Canadian women’s artistic gymnastics team made history two years ago when it captured the country’s first medal — a bronze — at a world championships. That third-place finish punched the team’s ticket to the 2024 Olympics, but the gymnasts were unable to repeat the feat Tuesday at Paris’ Bercy Arena, finishing fifth while the United States, led by Simone Biles, topped the podium.

Notably absent from the team competition was Russia, which has historically been a medal contender in gymnastics.{ai:summary}<p>In Paris, the Canadian women's gymnastics team, once the toast of the town for clinching bronze at the world championships, stumbled in the shadows of giants. Fifth place was their fate, while the U.S. team, with Simone Biles leading, danced to gold.</p><p>#sports</p>

Simone Biles steals the show as Canadians finish fifth in Olympic gymnastics team final

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