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Simone Biles Says ‘Mental Health Matters’ After Taking Home Gold Medal
Simone Biles shared a message on August 2, one day after securing the individual all-around gymnastics gold medal
Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe 27-year-old gymnastics powerhouse took to Instagram on Friday, August 2, to share a serene photo of herself sitting cross-legged on a chair, her arms resting gently in her lap, and her eyes closed. She cemented her spot on the all-time winners list with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s gold medal win on July 30, alongside teammates Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and newcomer Hezly Rivera. The recent accomplishments solidify Biles’ triumphant return to the sport after her well-documented withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Games, citing a struggle with “the twisties,” a disorienting condition that affects gymnasts’ spatial awareness.
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