Mental Health Experts React To Gymnast Simone Biles Withdrawing From Tokyo Olympics
"I mean the pressure is there, you can't avoid it, and you're in constant comparison with other athletes," said clinical social worker Kimberly Williams.
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"I mean the pressure is there, you can't avoid it, and you're in constant comparison with other athletes," said clinical social worker Kimberly Williams.
Messages of positivity and support were sent Biles' way from across the sports landscape after she withdrew from the team final this morning citing a mental health issue.
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently suffering an injury during the vault.
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