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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Simone Biles was recognized as one of Time's most influential people of the year for being a "shining example" of strength.
"Regardless of what she decides to do, if she decides to go on to try and make the Paris Olympics ... she really is setting that bar and really just being the best role model out there," Nastia Liukin said of Simone Biles.
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.
"At the end of the day, people don't understand what we are going through," Biles told reporters.
Carey is the third consecutive American to take gold in the event.
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.
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.
"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."
Lee's dad John, who was paralyzed in 2019, has always been his daughter's biggest supporter.
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 became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-around.
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 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.
On Thursday, Jade Carey will compete for gold — as a replacement for Simone Biles, who withdrew to focus on her mental health.
The gymnastics superstar withdrew to focus on her mental well-being, USA Gymnastics said.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles shocked fans when she abruptly pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics team finals. Jamie Yuccas has the details.
Superstar gymnast Simone Biles is out of the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. A statement from USA Gymnastics said, "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions." At this point, Biles could still compete in the individual event competitions.
"I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn't affect me but damn sometimes it's hard," Biles said after making several errors during qualifiers.
The gymnast has said Tokyo will be her last Olympic Games.
"You have all brought me to tears," Skinner said in a tweet. "Thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders!"
"The aim is to present aesthetically — without feeling uncomfortable," said the German Gymnastics Federation.
The 18-year-old said she chose to end her floor routine with the tribute to highlight equality and treating others with respect and dignity.
4 days before the opening ceremony, the entire South African soccer team is locked down, U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff is out, and the Japanese are nervous.
A scathing report released Wednesday by the Justice Department blames the FBI for failing to investigate and stop Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who sexually assaulted at least 250 women and girls. Former Team USA gymnast and three-time national champion Jessica Howard joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her thoughts on the report after first sharing her story of abuse by Nassar with CBS's 60 Minutes more than four years ago.
Jessica Howard testified to Congress and was one of more than 200 women who gave impact statements at Larry Nassar's trial.