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What Happened to Simone Biles at Tokyo Olympics? Why She Withdrew From 4 Gymnastic Events

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics proved to be disastrous for legendary gymnast Simone Biles. Inside why she was forced to withdraw from four major competitive events.

Gymnast Simone Biles was predicted to bring home a slew of gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, but her dreams ended in disappointment. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” a statement from the sport’s governing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 on July 27, 2021. Jamie Squire/Getty Images The four-time gold medalist was said to be suffering from the “twisties,” where an athlete loses awareness while they are in mid-air, usually due to a mental block, which makes it incredibly difficult to land safety.

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