United States gymnast Simone Biles won’t compete within the particular person all-around competitors Thursday on the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics introduced Wednesday.
The choice comes someday after Biles withdrew from the staff all-around finals attributable to a psychological well being subject.
“After additional medical analysis, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the ultimate particular person all-around competitors on the Tokyo Olympic Video games, with the intention to deal with her psychological well being,” Wednesday’s assertion from Crew USA Gymnastics learn. “Simone will proceed to be evaluated every day to find out whether or not or to not take part in subsequent week’s particular person occasion finals. Jade Carey, who had the ninth-highest rating in {qualifications}, will take part in her place within the all-around.
“We wholeheartedly assist Simone’s choice and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her braveness reveals, but once more, why she is a task mannequin for thus many.”
Biles took house the gold medal for the person all-around competitors within the 2016 Video games.
