Simone Biles gets emotional with her fans amid difficult decision to withdraw

2021 Tokyo Olympics didn't go as planned for Simone Biles or Naomi Osaka, but both athletes have used their international platform to promote a conversation that's more important than a medal: speaking out on the importance of athletes protecting and prioritizing their mental health.Despite entering the Tokyo Games as a gold medal favorite in nearly every event, Biles walked away with just her team silver and a bronze on the balance beam.

2021 Tokyo Olympics wasn't what anyone expected, Simone Biles says she has no regrets.«I believe everything happens for a reason, so I wouldn't take it back for the world,» the gymnastics legend tells ET's Nischelle Turner. Biles and her U.S.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics may be over, but Simone Biles, 24,  is now making the most of her time off. Since arriving home, the gymnast has reunited with her friends, and family, and by the looks of it – she’s having some fun in the sun. The Bronze-winning medalist looked as toned as ever in a new bikini photo she shared on August 17. 

Speedy recovery! Simone Biles took to social media to reassure her fans that she was healing after a painful dog bite.

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.

Rest and relaxation! After returning from the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles spent the weekend recharging poolside — and her swim style was seriously stylish. 

Simone Biles shared a pair of Olympic-worthy selfies on Sunday (Aug. 8).

Simone Biles has officially touched back down in the US after a turbulent couple of weeks at the Tokyo Olympic Games and the gymnast was all smiles as she reunited with her boyfriend Jonathan Owens.

Simone Biles is back in the warm embrace of her family.The celebrated Olympic gymnast took to Instagram on Thursday where she shared a snapshot of her sweet family reunion upon touching down in Houston, Texas.

Simone Biles has wrapped up her Olympic journey at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and made a major impact on the sport and mental health.

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 and her family experienced a tragedy amid the Tokyo Olympics. Following the 24-year-old gymnast's bronze medal win in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, she told reporters that her paternal aunt «unexpectedly passed» just two days prior, according to .The outlet reports that Biles' coach, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi, told reporters that, upon hearing the news of the gymnast's aunt's death, she thought, «Oh my god.

Tough in many ways. Simone Biles’ coach, Cecile Canqueteau-Landi, revealed that the 24-year-old gymnast’s aunt unexpectedly died amid the Tokyo Olympics.

Decorated Olympian Simone Biles was back with a bang at the Tokyo Olympics today, securing a bronze medal in the beam final.

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.

Drew Barrymore is paying tribute to Simone Biles while also reflecting on her own past in a poignant message. 

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

The world has Simone Biles’ back.