Simone Biles’ run on the Tokyo Olympics was a whirlwind, however it ended on a excessive word.
Biles, who withdrew from 4 occasions attributable to mental-health considerations, returned to competitors Tuesday for the steadiness beam closing. The 24-year-old in the end added to her profession medal rely, taking dwelling bronze for the occasion. With seven Olympic medals now on her résumé, Biles is tied for probably the most by any athlete in USA Gymnastics historical past.
You possibly can watch Biles’ routine in full within the video right here.
Talking with the media after the occasion, Biles advised the steadiness beam closing was her closing competitors on the Olympic stage.
“I wasn’t anticipating to medal,” Biles instructed reporters, per The New York Instances. “To have another alternative to be on the Olympics meant the world to me.”
Biles will go away Tokyo with two medals. The U.S. ladies claimed silver within the staff all-around competitors.