Black Athletes Lead Conversation on Mental Health

Gymnast Simone Biles chose her mental health over the possibility of a literal gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and for a lot of people that decision won't make sense.

Biles pulled out of the competition on Tuesday, and told reporters that she was concerned about the well-being of her body and mind.

The 24-year-old four-time gold medalist explained that she needed to put her mental health first. "This Olympic Games, I wanted it to be for myself when I came in — and I felt like I was still doing it for other people," she said.