The 24-year-old gymnast tweeted, “The outpouring of love & support that I’ve received have made me realize that I’m so much more than my accomplishments or gymnastics,” on Wednesday, July 28, 2018. “This is something I have never believed in my life before.”
Biles opted out of the Tuesday, July 27 team final and told reporters she would take the rest of the games “as a day at a pace” following a medical evaluation. USA Gymnastics confirmed that Biles would not be participating in the Thursday individual all-around to “focus her mental health,” after which she will no longer compete in the competition.
“Simone will be evaluated each day to determine whether or otherwise she will participate in the individual event finals next week.Jade CareyThe organization released a statement saying that Simone, who received the ninth highest qualification score, would take part in the all-around. We support Simone’s decision with all our hearts and commend her courage in prioritizing her health. She is an example for many because of her courage.
Biles was there to support her teammates as she took home the silver medal on Tuesday.
She explained that she was unable to think straight after the vault and felt like “I’m not in a right headspace, I won’t lose a medal to this country or for these girls’, because they had worked too hard for me to go and lose them a medal.”
Biles retweeted Thursday’s photo of her watchingSuni LeeCarey, 21 years old, and Lee, 22, take on their respective events. Lee takes home the gold. Team USA also remained united despite Biles’ troubles.Past and present athletes applaud the Courage To Soar author who puts her mental health first.
“She is human and sometimes people forget that.” Simone is human, and she does the best she can,” OlympianAly Raisman This was said Tuesday, Today.
