Quiet Arena Adds Tension in Balance Beam Finals

The hushed atmosphere at Bercy Arena may have contributed to a shaky balance beam final for Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and others. The lack of background noise, typically a staple during competitions, heightened the pressure for athletes. Italy's Alice D'Amato managed to stay composed and won gold.

The hushed atmosphere in Bercy Arena appeared to impacted the balance beam final, with top athletes Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and others faltering.

Usually accustomed to a louder environment, the athletes struggled without the familiar background noise as fans were hushed. Italy's Alice D'Amato emerged victorious by keeping her composure.

The lack of noise and heightened pressure made the event feel more like a golf tournament, adding stress to competitors who were already anxious to perform well.

(With inputs from agencies.)