Jul 28, 2021 Michael Phelps Backs Simone Biles Stepping Away From Team Final: 'It Broke My Heart' The Olympic legend said, "I felt like I was carrying, as Simone said, the weight of the world on [my] shoulders." Continue reading
Jul 27, 2021 Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Signal New Era of Prioritizing Mental Health Decisions like the one the world's best gymnast made on Tuesday might be jarring to many, but it doesn't mean she doesn't care. We have seen athletes step away for non-physical reasons before—and the trend could continue. Continue reading
Jul 27, 2021 Simone Biles Doesn't Owe the Olympics Everything: Unchecked Simone Biles taking care of herself is more important than her taking home gold. Continue reading
Jul 27, 2021 Simone Biles Withdrew from Team Final Because She Wasn't in the Right Place Mentally The U.S. gymnast confirmed that she is not physically injured, but her status for the rest of the Olympics remains in doubt. Continue reading
Jul 27, 2021 'Get Well Soon': Social Media Filled With Messages of Support for Simone Biles Simone Biles withdrew from the team gymnastics event on Tuesday due to a medical issue as the U.S. finished second to the ROC. Continue reading