Simone Biles
Posted on AllSides July 29th, 2021
“Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Wednesday that the 24-year-old is opting to not compete. The decision comes a day after Biles removed herself from the team final following one rotation because she felt she wasn’t mentally ready.” AP News
Many on both sides support Biles’s decision to withdraw:
“Had Biles stayed in the contest yesterday and continued to perform as far below her usual scores as...