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American gymnast and multiple Olympic champion Simone Biles will not participate in her next competition, the Women’s Individual Artistic Gymnastics Complete Competition.
The announcement was made this Wednesday by the US Gymnastics team on their Twitter account.
“After an evaluation Additional physician, Simone Biles has withdrawn from her first individual final competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her courage in prioritizing her well-being. His courage shows, once again, why he is a role model for so many. ”
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The individual full contest competition is scheduled to take place this Thursday.
Biles, who is considered the best gymnast in history, had withdrawn this Tuesday from the team competition, where the Russian team ended up winning gold.
During a round of press, the gymnast explained that her departure was due to “mental health” issues.
“After the performance I did, I just didn’t want to continue. I have to focus on my mental health. I just think that mental health has become more relevant in sports at this time, ”Biles told accredited media in Tokyo.
does not know if Biles will take part in the other four competitions to which he qualified, which will be played from August 1.
“The team will continue evaluating if Simone will be able to compete in the other individual events “, adds the statement.
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