Simone Biles is stepping again into the Olympic highlight.
USA Gymnastics introduced in an announcement Biles will compete in Tuesday within the steadiness beam ultimate on the Tokyo Olympics. Biles and all-around gold medalist Suni Lee will characterize Workforce USA within the final ladies’s gymnastics occasion ultimate of the Video games.
“We’re so excited to substantiate that you will note two U.S. athletes within the steadiness beam ultimate tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Cannot wait to observe you each!” USA Gymnastics wrote.
Biles will return to competitors one week after she withdrew from the crew finals and 6 days after she opted out of the person all-around competitors with a purpose to give attention to her psychological well being. As one of many world’s most high-profile athletes, her determination represents one of many main storylines of the Tokyo Olympics, because it prompted criticism and help from all corners of the sports activities world.
Biles received the bronze medal within the steadiness beam on the 2016 Olympics, one among 5 medals she claimed on the Rio de Janeiro Video games. She earned a silver medal in Tokyo for her position within the crew finals, at which the Russian Olympic Committee received gold.
The steadiness beam ultimate is scheduled to start at 4:53 a.m. ET.
