Simone Biles of the United States has withdrawn from Monday’s floor final at the Tokyo Olympics, but has yet to decide whether she will compete in Tuesday’s beam final.
To focus on her mental health, the four-time Olympic champion, 24, has previously withdrawn from the women’s team final and individual all-around final.
She also pulled out of the vault and uneven bars finals on Sunday.
“We’re all supporting you, Simone,” USA Gymnastics wrote in a tweet.
Jennifer Gadirova of the United Kingdom will be the first reserve in the floor final.
Before withdrawing from the team final on July 26, Biles had her lowest Olympic vault score in the first rotation.
She exited the arena briefly before returning to cheer on her teammates as the reigning champions took silver behind the Russian Olympic Committee.
Biles’ sixth Olympic medal came in the form of a team silver in Tokyo, bringing her total Olympic and World Championship medals to 30.
“I just didn’t want to go on after the performance I did,” Biles remarked afterward. I need to concentrate on my mental wellness. Mental health seems to be more common in sports right now, in my opinion.”
*This article was written by Gerald Gekara for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews@gmail.com for News tips and Inquiries.
