Simone Biles withdraws from floor finals
The gymnast has not yet made a decision on whether she will compete in the balance beam event.
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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After missing the team events, Biles has now withdrawn from two individual finals.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."
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