withdrew from the French Open in May, her actions raised awareness to those struggling around the world. The Japanese tennis star has since been extremely vocal about her internal battles and it seems to have started a ripple effect.
27.07.2021 - 16:07 / justjared.com
Simone Biles shocked the world when she withdrew from the team final event in gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics.
The 24-year-old gymnast, a fan favorite and one of the greatest to ever compete in the sport, will be assessed day-to-day about her ability to continue in the Olympics. A statement was released about what happened that you can read right here.
Since the news broke earlier this morning, celebrities and verified accounts on Twitter have been tweeting supportive messages.
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withdrew from the French Open in May, her actions raised awareness to those struggling around the world. The Japanese tennis star has since been extremely vocal about her internal battles and it seems to have started a ripple effect.
Simone Biles has a fan in Taylor Swift. Swift narrated a video of the 24-year-old gymnast for NBC’s coverage of Biles' bronze medal-winning balance beam routine, in which she praised the athlete for her strength and courage throughout the Tokyo Olympics, and it got Biles' attention, bringing the Olympian to tears.«I’m crying Pleading faceWhite heart how special.
Simone Biles is taking home another Olympic medal! In her final competition of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, the 24-year-old American gymnast received the bronze medal for her balance beam routine. Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing of China took home the gold and silver, respectively.
Decorated Olympian Simone Biles was back with a bang at the Tokyo Olympics today, securing a bronze medal in the beam final.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from two more event finals at the Tokyo Olympics. USA Gymnastics announced that the athlete, 24, will not compete in the vault and uneven bar finals this Sunday following her withdrawal from the team finals and individual all-around finals this week, in which she cited mental health concerns. She will be replaced by MyKayla Skinner.
Still the GOAT — no matter what. Simone Biles‘ has withdrawn from the women’s gymnastics individual vault and uneven bars event finals at the Tokyo Olympics after stepping back from the women’s team and individual all-around competitions.
Simone Biles doesn’t owe anyone an explanation — but she’s giving us one anyway.
The world has Simone Biles’ back.
Simone Biles is feeling the love. The 24-year-old gymnast took to Twitter on Wednesday to thank everyone for their «outpouring love and support» after deciding to withdraw from the competitions at the Tokyo Olympics.«The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before,» Biles wrote.On Tuesday, Biles exited the gymnastics team competition at the Summer Olympics after the first rotation.
Dominique Moceanu is sending support to Simone Biles, and reflecting on her own Olympic journey.
Dominique Moceanu is showing her support for Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics by reflecting on her own struggles at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.The former gymnast was just 14 years old when she competed as part of the «Magnificent 7,» the iconic gymnastics group that won the first-ever team gold medal for the United States.
By her side! Simone Biles‘ boyfriend, Jonathan Owens, publicly sent her some words of encouragement after she withdrew from the team and individual final competitions at the Tokyo Olympics.
Stronger together. Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles assured fans Simone Biles is “not a quitter” despite her exit from the Tokyo Olympics.
Simone Biles after she decided to pull out of an event, citing mental health concerns. Simone Biles pulled out of Tuesday’s women’s team final after a mistake on vault (Martin Rickett/PA)Observers inside Tokyo’s Ariake Gymnastics Centre and around the world were left stunned on Tuesday (27 July) when the four-time Olympic gold medalist was pulled out of action after misjudging her vault in the first rotation.
withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics after a faltering start on the vault, and later said in a statement she left because her mental health was "not there." Phelps said, "we carry a lot of weight on our shoulders, and it's challenging especially when we have the lights on us and all of these expectations being thrown on top of us." He added, "we’re human beings. Nobody is perfect.
Michael Phelps is standing by Simone Biles.
withdrawal from the team gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, many have applauded her for focusing on her mental health. But conservative talk radio hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton had little compassion for the star athlete, indicating on their Tuesday show that Biles' decision was selfish.“We all have emotional and psychological struggles,” Sexton said.
Simone Biles, Grace McCallum, Sunisa Lee, and Jordan Chiles competed on July 27, starting their routines on vault. Unfortunately, Biles considered the greatest gymnast of all time, withdraw from the competition after her vault due to an unknown medical issue.