Gymnastics star Simone Biles will not compete in the individual all-around at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. One day after her withdrawal from the team final, the 24-year-old American announced on Wednesday that she would not start the next competition. i will not compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. One day after her withdrawal from the team final, the 24-year-old American announced on Wednesday that she would not start the next competition.

As the US Gymnastics Federation announced, the decision was made after a medical evaluation to focus on your mental health. “Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to find out whether she can take part in the individual finals in the coming week,” wrote the association.

The four-time Olympic champion from Rio got out of the team final on Tuesday evening after only one device, the jump. She then explained that it was caused by mental problems.

“I say mental health comes first. So sometimes it’s okay to even sit out the big competitions to focus on yourself. It shows how strong you really are as a competitor and person instead of just fighting your way through, “she said and spoke of the” fight against demons “before the competition.

Without them, the other three team members Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum had secured the silver medal behind the Russian gymnasts.

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