on the beam
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Chiles and Alipio both scored 9.950 on the beam.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
The 23-year-old Jarman, who won gold on Tuesday night as part of the men's team, delivered on the high bar, while teenager Evans shone on the beam.
From BBC • May 28, 2025
Utah took the lead on the first rotation after posting a season-high 49.6375 on the beam — with a 9.950 from Abby Paulson and Malie O’Keefe.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024
Without hands, it’s more difficult to have power on the beam.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023
Okay, just the dismount left, I thought as I positioned my feet against the chalk mark I’d made on the beam earlier.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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