Simone Biles is confirming why she withdrew from a gymnastics team event at the 2021 Olympics.
The 24-year-old star athlete confirmed she is physically feeling “good,” but she needs to focus on her mental health. The statement released by the USA Gymnastics organization said she had a “medical issue.”
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Team USA – Sunisa Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum – took home the silver medal at the 2021 Olympics for the women’s team all-around gymnastics final on Tuesday (July 27) in Tokyo, Japan.
This all happened after Simone had to withdraw from the final competition this morning due to a medical issue. You can read the statement released by the US Gymnastics right here.
The Russian Olympic Committee won gold and Great Britain won bronze. The US was favored to win for the third Olympics in a row with another very strong team of athletes.
After Simone Biles‘ exit, she stayed to cheer on her teammates and congratulate them after their strong showings.
Celebrities have been showing support for Simone after she had to withdraw.
Simone Biles shocked the world when she withdrew from the team final event in gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics.
The 24-year-old gymnast, a fan favorite and one of the greatest to ever compete in the sport, will be assessed day-to-day about her ability to continue in the Olympics. A statement was released about what happened that you can read right here.
Since the news broke earlier this morning, celebrities and verified accounts on Twitter have been tweeting supportive messages.
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In a shocking turn of events, Simone Biles, the fan favorite and considered one of the greatest gymnasts ever, has withdrawn from the team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
A statement was just released about the 24-year-old gymnast and the decision for her to withdraw.
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Dean Boxall completely lost it as Ariarne Titmus won the 400m Freestyle Final during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan on Monday (July 26).
Ariarne, 20, edged out Team USA’s Katie Ledecky to pick up the gold medal in the event and Dean could not contain his excitement.
In the video, Dean excitedly pulls off his mask and yells in celebration, as well as a few hip thrusts in excitement.
“I think I went outside of my body,” he told Sports Illustrated. “I just lost it.”
Dean added, “I can’t help it. believe in my athletes. It’s very simple, when the athletes leave the pool deck…they begin the recovery process and they switch off. I go home and try to find a way for them to get better. I don’t turn it off. That’s probably why I let it out.”
Ariarne will compete in three more events: the 200 and 1,500-meter freestyles and the 800-meter relay.
Watch the video below!
when the preworkout kicks in #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/xkU7zyF0gG
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 26, 2021
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The International Olympic Committee is update its policies amid the pandemic.
The organization behind the Olympics, which are currently taking place in Tokyo, revealed updated guidance regarding face masks and social distancing during the Summer Games.
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Dr. Jill Biden is enjoying the Games!
The 70-year-old First Lady was in attendance during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday (July 23) at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
She was seen wearing a blue mask and black-and-white polka dot dress and joining a handful of world leaders at the stadium, which was closed to the public, amid the pandemic.
The visit also marked her first solo international trip as the First Lady.
French President Emmanuel Macron was also there, as well Japan’s Emperor Naruhito.
The opening ceremony included elaborate fireworks and choreography, as well as a moment of silence for those that we lost due to COVID.
Jill Biden also had a virtual meeting with members of Team USA to congratulate them, as well as meeting with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. She is also due to host an Olympics watch party at the U.S. Embassy for staff and families on Saturday (July 24) before heading back home.
Team USA’s gymnastics team was not in attendance at the opening ceremony – find out why.
