Simone Biles says she should have quit ''way before'' Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTThe 24-year-old American withdrew from five of her six finals in Japan to focus on her mental health.
The 24-year-old American withdrew from five of her six finals in Japan to focus on her mental health.
Biles, using a routine that ended with a double-pike dismount — no twisting required — posted a score of 14.000. That was good enough for second after four competitors during the eight-woman final.
The 24-year-old Biles won bronze on beam in Rio de Janeiro five years ago and qualified for the eight-woman final at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre on the first weekend of the Games.
Biles could still compete in other gymnastic events during the Olympics. She also has a solid history of gymnastic accomplishments, including four gold medals and a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics.
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The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Simone Biles withdrew from the final event in artistic gymnatstics citing mental health concerns.
The 24-year-old U.S. star, considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, huddled with a trainer after landing her vault. She then exited the competition floor with the team doctor.
The reigning world and Olympic champion returned to competition for the first time in more than 18 months by cruising to victory at the U.S. Classic.
The U.S. team scored 172.330 points to beat second-placed Russia by 5.801 points and win its seventh consecutive team title at an Olympics or world championships.
On the second day of women's qualification on Saturday, Biles had a massive all-round qualifying score of 59.432 which was 2.266 points more than the second-best, her countrywoman Sunisa Lee.
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