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Why Did Simone Biles Skip the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony? Gymnast’s Absence Explained

Even though her parents were present, gymnast Simone Biles skipped the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Why wasn't she there for the games' kickoff?

Due to the long duration of the opening ceremonies event, which took place along Paris’ Seine River, all of the Team USA gymnasts were advised to keep their eyes on the competition ahead of them. The professional athlete got permission from the Chicago Bears when signing a muti-year contract with the team to get clearance from training camp in order to fly to Paris and watch his wife compete. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” a statement from the sport’s governing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.

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