BREAKING: Simone Biles plans to compete in the Tokyo Olympics balance beam final on Tuesday, USA Gymnastics says, after she withdrew from several competitions to focus on her mental health.
final. The 24-year-old said the emotional toll of the Tokyo Games, not a physical injury, prompted her to withdraw.
The Tokyo Olympics were meant to be a showcase for Biles, a four-time gold medalist who has wowed the gymnastics world with her talent. Instead, it has thrust her into the conversation around mental health and sport.
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