She should be the superstar of the Olympic Games, now Simone Biles (24) cancels at least the all-around final on Thursday, as expected. The four-time Olympic champion from Rio gave up in the team final on Tuesday and then made mental problems public.
On Wednesday afternoon, local time, the US Gymnastics Association received the news everyone was expecting. Biles will not compete in the singles final. Reason: “She wants to focus on her mental health,” says the statement.
“Simone will look every day to see how she is doing and whether or not she will do the gymnastics finals,” it continues. “We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and her courage to put her well-being in the foreground. Her courage shows why she is a role model for so many. “
Biles had already indicated that it would not start, at least on Thursday. “That would be a very quick cure,” the 19-time world champion replied when asked about starting in the all-around singles.
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The pressure to become a record Olympic champion has apparently become too great for her. “I don’t have the confidence I should be and I get more nervous when I do gymnastics. I notice that I’m no longer having fun, ”she said on Tuesday night in Tokyo.
Now the cancellation of the all-around competition. She has not yet commented on this. “I’m happy that I have a free Wednesday, that’s good for the head,” she said with team silver around her neck. Was it your last medal?
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