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Simone Biles Reflects on Paris Olympics After Suffering Twisties in Tokyo: ‘It Meant the World’

Simone Biles revealed how much it meant to her to return for the Paris Olympics after she withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics due to the twisties.

“After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” a statement from the sport’s governing body read. “It doesn’t feel comfortable, I have no idea where I am, but I’m twisting, praying I land on my feet,” Simone told Alex Cooper on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in April. During an appearance on Hoda Kotb ’s “Making Space” podcast on July 31, Simone gushed about how much therapy helped her ahead of her Olympics return.

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