Simon Biles withdraws from Olympic finals

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Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from two other Olympic events due to concerns about her mental health, the US gymnastics team reported late Friday.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist chose to sit in the women’s gymnastics event for the jump and bumpy bars in Tokyo on Sunday.

After further consultations with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for the vault and uneven poles. The organization said in a statement that it will continue to evaluate daily to determine whether to compete in the finals for the floor exercise and balance package.

After further consultation with the medical staff, Simone Biles decided to withdraw from the event finals for vaults and uneven bars. She will continue to be evaluated daily to determine if she will compete in the finals in the floor exercise and balance pack. pic.twitter.com/kWqgZJK4LJ

– USA Gymnastics (USAGym) July 31, 2021

“We remain in awe of Simon, who continues to approach this situation with courage and grace, and all the athletes who have progressed through these unexpected circumstances.”

MyKayla Skinner will take Biles’ place in the Vault Finals alongside Jade Carey.

Simon Biles of Team USA is embraced by coach Cecil Landy during the women’s team final on Day 4 of the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020. The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Final at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 29, 2021. Ashley Landis/APUSA Gymnastics said they will continue Assessing whether Biles will participate in the finals of the floor exercise and balance pack.

Biles, 24, took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to tell fans that she’s been struggling with getting upset while performing flips, a phenomenon she has dubbed “twists.”

The star said her “mind and body” aren’t in sync and that she’s been “going back to basics.”

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Skinner posted that she was excited to get into Biles’ gymnastics shoes, writing, “I can’t wait to compete in the vault finals. Do it for us @simonebiles it’s time baby!”

An Instagram story by Biles.InstagramBiles posted on her social media about why she took a step back at the Olympics.

Biles withdrew from the collegiate competition on Tuesday, claiming to be in good physical health, but overshadowed by the emotional toll of expectations associated with being the best Olympic athlete.

Team USA won the silver medal in her absence.

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