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The 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Championships start Thursday in San Jose with Simone Biles back in competition. Biles returned to the sport last month after withdrawing from the Olympics in 2021 due to mental health concerns. Nancy Armour, columnist for USA Today Sports, joined CBS News to discuss the event.
Simone Biles wins U.S. Classic, her first gymnastics competition in 2 years
Biles soared to victory Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympian Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack
Lee took home the gold medal for the women's gymnastics all-around at the Tokyo Olympics in July.
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The Justice Department is reviewing its decision not to prosecute two former FBI agents involved in a botched investigation into sex abuse allegations against former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The FBI first learned about the allegations against him in 2015, but due to a series of missteps in the handling of the investigation, Nassar was not arrested until 2016. Devlin Barrett, national security reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Simone Biles named to "Time 100" as she testifies about sexual abuse
Simone Biles was recognized as one of Time's most influential people of the year for being a "shining example" of strength.
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Former Team USA gymnast praises Simone Biles as a "role model"
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Simone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Olympics
"At the end of the day, people don't understand what we are going through," Biles told reporters.
Simone Biles takes home bronze in balance beam final
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles won the bronze medal in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. It was the first event she has participated in since withdrawing from other events last week, citing her mental well-being. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
Jade Carey secures gold in floor exercise at Tokyo Olympics
Carey is the third consecutive American to take gold in the event.
Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final
Team USA confirmed Simone Biles will be competing in the individual balance beam final at the Olympics. Also, U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders made a podium protest after winning a silver medal. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss the latest.
Dressel breaks world record at Olympics
Caeleb Dressel won a record-breaking gold in the 100 meter butterfly, while Elaine Thompson-Herah broke a world record in the 100 meter race. Katie Ledecky closed out her games with another gold in 800 meter freestyle. Team USA is now focused on gymnastics and counting on MyKayla Skinner and Sunisa Lee in the competition. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with "twisties"
"I don't think you realize how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface," she said of having the twisties. "Nor do I have to explain why I put my health first. Physical health is mental health."
Who is Suni Lee, USA's gold-medal gymnast?
Lee's dad John, who was paralyzed in 2019, has always been his daughter's biggest supporter.
Sunisa Lee wins gold in Olympic gymnastics all-around
The U.S. has extended its medal count lead with 38 medals in the Tokyo Olympics, followed by China with 31. Eighteen-year-old gymnast Sunisa Lee brought home gold in the women’s all-around, becoming the fifth straight American to win the event. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Suni Lee wins Olympic gold for U.S. in women's gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-around.
Simone Biles says she realizes she's "more than my accomplishments"
Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.
Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final
Simone Biles has brought mental health to the forefront of the Tokyo Olympics by withdrawing from several events. Jamie Yuccas has more on the response to the gymnastics superstar's decision.
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