Simone Biles will lead a strong US women's gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics, with the Americans favored to win team gold. The Russian Olympic Committee's absence creates opportunities for other contenders, including Brazil, France, and China. The competition schedule runs from July 27 to August 5, with all events held at Bercy Arena. Gymnastics will be streamed live and broadcast on NBC, E!, and USA Network. The US women's team includes Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera, while the men's team features Brody Malone, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, and Stephen Nedoroscik. Scoring involves a difficulty component and execution deductions, with no Perfect 10 system in use. Russia's ban from competition significantly impacts medal implications, as they won eight artistic gymnastics medals in Tokyo. American medal contenders include Biles in multiple events, Lee in bars and beam, Carey in vault and floor, and Richard in the all-around and several events.
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