Superstar gymnast Simone Biles is out of the team finals at the Tokyo Olympics. A statement from USA Gymnastics said, "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions." At this point, Biles could still compete in the individual event competitions.
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Breaking News: BILES OUT
Team USA gimnast Simone Biles is out of the team competition.
The reason is not clear but she was reportedly seen with a team doctor.
She is not out of the individual competition, at least not yet.
A statement said Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue.
She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.
But obviously, a heartbraking for Team USA and of course, for Simone Biles herself.
Yeah, we're all worried about her and hope that she can come back and continue with the individual competition.
Whatever this is, we're certainly pulling for her.
But it's been clear for us that she's been feeling the pressure, she said so yesterday.
That statement, "I feel the weight of the world", exactly, which is, it's crushing to hear her say that.
And not to have her parents with her on the stands, that's for the first time.
We're pulling for you, Team Simone and Team USA.
