Simone Biles Highlights The Unique Stresses Athletes Feel At The Tokyo Olympics
Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games.
by Mandalit del Barco
Jul 28, 2021
2 minutes
Star gymnast Simone Biles cited her mental health concerns for withdrawing from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics. "It's been a long Olympic process, it's been a long year," she told reporters after she stopped competing in the team event. "And I think we're just a little bit too stressed out."
Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental
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