Simone Biles Thanks
Fans for Helping
Her Realize She’s, ‘More Than [Her]
Accomplishments’.
Simone Biles took to Twitter on Wednesday
to publicly thank her fans for their support. .
It was announced earlier that day that the
24-year-old gymnast would not be competing in
Thursday’s individual all-around competition. .
It was announced earlier that day that the
24-year-old gymnast would not be competing in
Thursday’s individual all-around competition. .
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has withdrawn from the final individual all-around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. , USA Gymnastics, via Twitter.
In her post, Biles said that the “outpouring love
and support” from fans had helped her realize she’s
“more than [her] accomplishments.” .
The outpouring love and support I've
received has made me realize I'm more
than my accomplishments .., Simone Biles, via Twitter.
She went on to emphasize
the significance of that
realization, saying it’s not
something she’s ever
“truly believed before.” .
USA Gymnastics said they “wholeheartedly” support
Biles' decision to withdraw from the competition. .
We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision
and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her
well-being. Her courage shows, yet again,
why she is a role model for so many, USA Gymnastics, via Twitter.
The conversation surrounding Biles and her mental
health began earlier this week when she
suddenly departed from the team competition.
At the time, Biles said she didn’t want to jeopardize her
“health and well-being” by continuing to compete.
According to USA Gymnastics, Biles will continue to
be “evaluated daily” in order to determine her status
for the individual event finals next week