JAKARTA - Defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics individual gymnastics all-around final due to ongoing concerns over her mental health.
"Following further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics women's individual all-around final to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics confirmed the decision.
The US gymnastics federation said a decision on whether Biles would compete in the individual events final would be made after a daily evaluation.
"Simone will continue to be evaluated on a daily basis to determine whether or not to participate in next week's individual finals," USAG added.
Jade Carey will replace Biles in this all-around final.
"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and commend her courage in prioritizing her health," USAG said. "Once again his courage shows why he is a role model for so many people."
After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many. pic.twitter.com/6ILdtSQF7o
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) July 28, 2021
Biles' decision to withdraw from the all-around came after he withdrew from the women's team final on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old superstar was abruptly dropped from the competition after missing one rotation citing mental health issues.
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