Dominique Moceanu Shares Footage of Olympics Injury to Support Simone Biles' Decision

GOAT gals! Katie Ledecky praised her “good friend” Simone Biles for prioritizing her mental health amid the Tokyo Olympics, where both women cemented their titles as the greatest of all time in their respective sports.

Simone Biles‘ Olympic journey may not be over just yet. While mental health struggles caused the 24-year-old gymnast to sit out of most of the Tokyo Olympics, aside from the balance beam final where she won bronze, Simone said she is “keeping the door open” to possibly compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Simone Biles has left the Tokyo Olympics, but is «keeping the door open» to competing again in the future.The 24-year-old gymnast made the revelation while speaking with 's Hoda Kotb. After withdrawing from four competitions due to mental health struggles that affected her ability to safely perform her routines, Biles said she was so «happy» to be able to «get back out there and do one more routine» on the balance beam, for which she won the bronze medal.«It just felt really amazing.

Simone Biles is bidding farewell to the Tokyo Olympic games. The celebrated gymnast shared a heartfelt post on Tuesday expressing how she feels as she returns home.«Not at all how I imagined or dreamed my second Olympics would go but blessed to represent the USA,» Biles wrote, alongside a photo of a statue of the Olympic rings.«I’ll forever cherish this unique Olympic experience,» she continued. «Thanks everyone for the endless love and support.

Simone Biles has Taylor Swift in her corner.

Simone Biles sent shockwaves through the Tokyo Olympics when she withdrew from competition, citing reasons relating to her mental health.

Simone Biles doesn’t owe anyone an explanation — but she’s giving us one anyway.

Simone Biles is opening up about her «twisties» problem. After exiting both the team and individual all-around competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, the 24-year-old gymnast took to her Instagram Story on Thursday to do a Q&A, revealing when her twisties started, how they feel and if she's still struggling with them.Biles noted that she was not experiencing the twisties, a mental block where gymnasts lose track of their position midair, before she left the U.S.

The world has Simone Biles’ back.

Olympic Games title in the women's gymnastics all-around. She edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil in an entertaining and hotly contested final while Simone Biles cheered from the stands.

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.

Jade Carey finished ninth in the qualifiers for the women's all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics, behind two of her teammates. But on Thursday, she will compete for a medal — as a replacement for Simone Biles.A day after removing herself from the team final on Tuesday, Biles withdrew from Thursday's individual all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being, USA Gymnastics said.

Justin Bieber can totally relate to Simone Biles‘ mental health decision.

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.

Jordan Chiles has Simone Biles‘ back.

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.

Protecting her peace. Simone Biles subtly took aim at those who’ve criticized her for exiting the Tokyo Olympics as USA Gymnastics confirmed she won’t be competing in the upcoming individual all-around meet.

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.