Simone Biles withdraws from floor finals
The gymnast has not yet made a decision on whether she will compete in the balance beam event.
The gymnast has not yet made a decision on whether she will compete in the balance beam event.
After missing the team events, Biles has now withdrawn from two individual finals.
"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."
Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.
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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 A statement from USA Gymnastics said, "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue.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.
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
"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.
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