What Happened to Simone Biles? Tokyo Olympics Withdrawal Explained

As a huge fan of Simone Biles, I can’t help but be in awe of her incredible accomplishments and resilience in the face of adversity. With 23 gold medals from World Championships and 4 Olympic golds under her belt, she is truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of gymnastics. However, her experience at the Tokyo Olympics was not an easy one.


Simone Biles, holding an impressive collection of four Olympic gold medals and 23 golds from World Championships, is widely recognized as one of the most successful gymnasts in history. After the recent premiere of the Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising,” which follows her journey to the Olympics, there has been a surge in curiosity regarding the reasons behind her departure from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics three years ago.

Based on our findings, this is an explanation for why Simone Biles stepped back from competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Why did Simone Biles withdraw from Tokyo Olympics?

As a gamer, I’ve been following the Olympics closely, and Biles was a top contender in multiple individual events for me. But things didn’t go as planned from the get-go. Although we qualified our team for second place behind Russia in the team final, my performance during the routines was far from ideal. I struggled with completing standard twists, leaving me feeling frustrated and uncertain. After careful consideration, I made the difficult decision to withdraw from the competition. It wasn’t an easy choice, but I knew it was essential for me to prioritize my mental health.

After my recent performance, I felt drained and didn’t have the desire to carry on. It’s important for me to prioritize my mental well-being now more than ever in sports. We need to safeguard both our minds and bodies, not just give in to external pressures. I no longer trust myself as confidently as before, perhaps due to aging. There were certain days when the constant social media attention weighed heavily upon me. (BBC News) [

Over the following days, Biles withdrew from the final rounds of the individual all-around competition, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercises. She gave the same explanation each time. However, she participated in the balance beam final and claimed the bronze medal. In an interview with Hoda Kotb on NBC’s TODAY show in August 2021, Biles expressed that the bronze medal was more valuable than all her gold medals because she persevered through significant challenges over the past five years and especially during her time at the competition.

The Paris Olympics, scheduled to start on July 26, 2024, and end on August 11, 2024, is an upcoming international sporting competition where Biles has already secured her spot to participate.

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2024-07-19 16:14