Simone Biles raises the stakes in Rio, why Gabby Douglas didn't make the all-around cut

Simone Biles LIT up Rio!

Simone Biles is amazing. #Rio2016 https://t.co/PjQlnxDIT1

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 8, 2016

Her Olympic debut exceeded all expectations. She did not set the bar on Sunday…she is the bar! Her balance beam routine earned a standing ovation.

With her glory, comes devastation.

2012 Olympic gold champion Gabby Douglas will not have a shot a defending her title.

Don’t blame it on her impeccable performance, though.

GABBY’S STILL GOT IT!@gabrielledoug is near #flawless on uneven bars. https://t.co/8UlQsUiW6F https://t.co/O28eTFdDdS

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 8, 2016

A two per country gymnast rule is the reason behind Douglas’ inability to compete in Thursday’s all-around final. Biles came in first (62.366), Raisman second (60.607) and Douglas(60.131) in third by less than half of a point. No other non-U.S. gymnast broke a score over 59. Simone and Raisman will represent the U.S. in the finals. Douglas was close, but rules are rules.

“I would have loved to go out there and defend my title, but right now I’m just rejoicing and so far this has just been an amazing experience,” she said. “There’s nothing to be ashamed about.”

At the end of the day, Gabby came to slay and did just that.

I’m pretty sure gabby Douglas could take out like five supervillains in one move

— Adam Servianski (@AdamSerwer) August 8, 2016

Simone is carrying the torch that was passed to her.

But seriously, don’t compare the two.

Gabby Douglas paved the way for Simone Biles. Stop comparing them. Stop disrespecting these young black goddesses. #RioOlympics2016

— RM (@MsReginaM) August 8, 2016

Win or lose Gabby Douglas worked hard as hell to get there, a lot harder than it took most of you to come up with retweetable insults

— Asha Kay B (@AshaKayB) August 8, 2016

When you know it’s okay to be proud of both Gabby Douglas & Simone Biles because they’re black girls with no bounds pic.twitter.com/ocLlYh8Jkd

— The Dinner Table Doc (@dinnertabledoc) August 8, 2016

There’s enough black girl magic to go around.

whitney houston cinderella gif — Photo: BuzzFeed

And, it’s not over. Team USA came in number one for the top eight teams advancing to the final on Tuesday. The U.S. is favorited to obtain gold. We’ll see Gabby again on the uneven bars.

Biles could become the first lady gymnast ever to win five gold medals in one Olympics.