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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles pulls out of 2nd event, citing need to focus on mental well-being

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar has withdrawn from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.

Simone Biles of Team United States looks on during Women's Qualification on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on Sunday in Tokyo.

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IOC president Thomas Bach says he admires 'courageous' Simone Biles

Simone Biles's bravery in confronting mental health challenges head on is admirable, IOC president Thomas Bach told a small group of reporters at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach acknowledged on Monday that it may be months before the contours of the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be clear. 

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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praised U.S. gymnast Simone Biles for her bravery in opening up about her mental health challenges.

Simone Biles's withdrawal from Olympic event could 'normalize' mental health conversations, experts say

The decision of U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to withdraw from the women's team final to look after her mental health could go a long way toward dispelling stigmas around the issue in sports, experts said.

USA's Simone Biles looks on during the artistic gymnastics women's team final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on July 27, 2021. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

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U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles's decision to withdraw from the women's team final to look after her mental health could have wider implications in the athletic community, experts said.

Simone Biles' candid talk about mental health resonates with Canadian Olympians

What Simone Biles did isn't a mental health campaign transparently pushed by a corporate entity, but the honest voice of one of the greatest athletes ever. As CBC Sports' Jamie Strashin writes, that's why it resonated with many of Canada's top athletes in Tokyo.

Simone Biles, at bottom left, watches the performance of teammate Jade Carey on the uneven bars during the artistic gymnastics women's all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on Thursday in Tokyo. Biles was the defending champ in the event, but withdrew from competition to focus on her mental health.

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Simone Biles 'an inspiration' for prioritizing her mental health, says gymnast

Former British Olympian Claudia Fragapane knows firsthand how dangerous it is to perform when you’re not mentally prepared. That’s why she's singing the praises of Simone Biles.

FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics Artistic Training - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 22, 2021 Simone Biles of the United States during training REUTERS/File Photo

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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of the team final and the all-around competition at the Tokyo Games this week to focus on her mental well-being.

Team USA gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from Olympic competition this week, citing a need to focus on her well-being.

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