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Tokyo Olympics Roundup Day 5
Tokyo Olympics Roundup Day 5

Tokyo Olympics Roundup Day 5

Reading Time: 3 minutes July 28 (Reuters) – American star gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from a second event on Wednesday, winning wide support from other Olympians at the Tokyo Games and sporting authorities for spotlighting the mental health issues faced by athletes. Here’s what you need to know about the Tokyo Games: BILES Biles pulled out of a second

Sport begins self-reflection after Biles and Osaka highlight stress

Sport begins self-reflection after Biles and Osaka highlight stress

Reading Time: 4 minutes Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as a superstar gymnast many believed would change the perception of her sport across the world. She has done that although not in the expected manner of vaulting, twisting, jumping and turning that made her one of the greatest of all time, aged 24, and entering her second Olympic Games. “I have

Biles pulls out of Olympic all-around title defence as support pours in

Biles pulls out of Olympic all-around title defence as support pours in

Simone Biles abandoned the defence of her individual all-around Olympic crown on Wednesday, a day after her shock withdrawal from the women’s team final over mental health concerns. As a worldwide outpouring of support for the troubled US gymnastics superstar grew, a statement from USA Gymnastics confirmed that Biles would not take part in Thursday’s

Simone Biles praised for prioritizing mental health over Olympics

Simone Biles praised for prioritizing mental health over Olympics

Tokyo 2020 American gymnast Simone Biles has been praised for prioritizing her “mental well-being over everything else” after she withdrew from the women’s Olympic final. The head of the U.S. Olympic team, many gymnasts, and other athletes were among those who praised Biles’ decision. The 24-year-old withdrew from the event and said: “I want to focus

Biles says 'mental health' concerns led to Olympic final withdrawal

Biles says 'mental health' concerns led to Olympic final withdrawal

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles said “mental health” concerns had led to her withdrawal from the women’s team final at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. “I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and my wellbeing,” the 24-year-old American said after her team were beaten by the Russian quartet in her