Four-time Olympic gold medalist US gymnast says she pulled out of Olympic team over mental health
Four-time Olympic gold medalist U.S. gymnast Simone Biles said she decided not to take part in the Olympic team gymnastics final to focus on her mental health.

Talking to reporters she feared she would injure herself because she was not in the right headspace to perform the risky gymnastics moves in her routine.
Gymnast Biles said she was inspired by tennis star Naomi Osaka, who cited her mental health when she withdrew from the French Open last month.
“Whenever you get in a high-stress situation, you kind of freak out," Biles told reporters during a press conference after Team USA took home the silver medal. "I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being."
"Physically, I feel good," Biles told reporters following her withdrawal.
"Emotionally, it varies on the time and moment. Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn't an easy feat."
Just a day before the team finals, where the U.S. ultimately took home the silver medal, Biles spoke out on Instagram about the pressure of holding “the weight of the world” on her shoulders.
The sporting world offered Biles support in response to her withdrawal. U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees CEO Sarah Hirschland said Biles had made them “so proud... of who you are as a person, teammate and athlete.”
“We applaud your decision to prioritize your mental wellness over all else, and offer you the full support and resources of our Team USA community as you navigate the journey ahead,” Hirschland said.
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