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Posted: 2018-08-20T14:27:38Z | Updated: 2018-08-20T18:09:59Z

Simone Biles won a record-breaking fifth U.S. all-around title at this weekends U.S. Gymnastics Championships while taking a stand for sexual abuse survivors.

Biles, 21, delivered a blistering performance in her second competition since her 23-month post-Olympics break. Her two-day total score was 119.850, 6.55 more than runner-up Morgan Hurds 113.300. Hurd had won the all-around title at the 2017 world championships.

In addition to earning the all-around title, Biles also garnered gold in all four events: floor exercise, balance beam, vault and uneven bars.

What a night for @Simone_Biles, the 2018 U.S. national all-around champion! #USGymChamps pic.twitter.com/KKkLJGuicA

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What a night for @Simone_Biles , the 2018 U.S. national all-around champion! #USGymChamps pic.twitter.com/KKkLJGuicA

USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) August 20, 2018

Biles is the most decorated U.S. gymnast and is the first woman to win all five golds since Dominique Dawes in 1994, according to Team USA.

The all-around winner is the highest point-earner of all the events.

It feels really special, especially coming back after such a long break, Biles told NBCs Andrea Joyce . She gave her performance a B+ and said theres still more to work on.

After winning the all-around title, Biles revealed she wore a self-designed teal outfit on Sunday to stand for gymnasts who were abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar . Teal is the designated color for sexual abuse survivors. In January, Biles said she was one of Nassars more than 150 victims.