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Simone Biles ties mental health struggle at Tokyo Olympics to Nassar sexual abuse

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — When U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman testified before Congress Wednesday, they painted a portrait of a system that failed them when they reported sexual abuse allegations against Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics team doctor. The... Read More.

Simone Biles wins seventh Olympic medal, taking bronze in balance beam finals

Tuesday, August 3 by ABC News

Simone Biles is back on the winner's podium in Tokyo. Following her withdrawals last week from individual competitions in vault, uneven bars and floor events, the Team USA gymnast took home the bronze medal in the balance beam finals at the 2020 Games. The superstar Olympian posted... Read More.

Simone Biles finishes with bronze: Key moments from Day 11 of the Olympic Games

Tuesday, August 3 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Each day, ABC News will give you a roundup of key Olympic moments from the day's events in Tokyo, happening 13 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. After a 12-month delay, the unprecedented 2020 Summer Olympics is taking place without fans... Read More.

Simone Biles to compete on balance beam

Monday, August 2 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- US gymnast Simone Biles will compete on the balance beam on Tuesday, USA Gymnastics announced in a tweet. Biles pulled out of the team all-around final, the individual all-around final, the uneven bars, and the vault in the past week citing her mental... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars competitions

Saturday, July 31 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- American gymnast Simone Biles has pulled out of the individual competitions in vault and uneven bars, according to USA Gymnastics. Biles was a heavy favorite in the vault event final coming into the Olympics. "Today, after further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has... Read More.

Former Olympians react to Simone Biles having the decision to withdraw

Friday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from competition at the Olympics sent shockwaves around the world, one facet in particular stood out to former Olympic gymnasts: that she had the power to make that decision for herself. "I never remember feeling like... Read More.

Pro golfer Max Homa rallies behind Simone Biles: “We’re all battling something internally”

Friday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pro golfer Max Homa added his name to those supporting Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the women's all-around competition at the Olympics. The 30-year-old Genesis Invitational winner took to Twitter on Wednesday to tell people to "cool it with the judgement... Read More.

Simone Biles shares mental health revelation in message to fans

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has broken her silence in her first tweet to fans since withdrawing from both the team and individual competitions at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns. "The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me... Read More.

Physical risk of gymnastics, Simone Biles’ skills makes mental health vital, gymnasts say

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

Simone Biles is considered one of the greatest female gymnasts of all-time, an athlete who competes on a different level, with four signature moves named after her in three different events. The level of difficulty undertaken by the six-time Olympic medalist is one reason her... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next week’s... Read More.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition ‘to focus on her mental health’

Wednesday, July 28 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to... Read More.

Simone Biles’ surprise withdrawal at Tokyo Olympics puts spotlight on athletes’ mental health

Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News

(TOKYO) — Simone Biles' shocking withdrawal from the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday put a spotlight on mental health and the extreme stress elite athletes like Biles are under. The U.S. women's gymnastics team won silver in the team competition after Biles left... Read More.

Stories tagged with: simone

Simone Biles ties mental health struggle at Tokyo Olympics to Nassar sexual abuse

Simone Biles wins seventh Olympic medal, taking bronze in balance beam finals

Simone Biles finishes with bronze: Key moments from Day 11 of the Olympic Games

Simone Biles to compete on balance beam

Simone Biles withdraws from vault, uneven bars competitions

Former Olympians react to Simone Biles having the decision to withdraw

Pro golfer Max Homa rallies behind Simone Biles: “We’re all battling something internally”

Simone Biles shares mental health revelation in message to fans

Physical risk of gymnastics, Simone Biles’ skills makes mental health vital, gymnasts say

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition ‘to focus on her mental health’

Simone Biles’ surprise withdrawal at Tokyo Olympics puts spotlight on athletes’ mental health

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