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Breaking News: Simone Biles Withdraws from Women’s Team Finals at Tokyo Olympics In a shocking turn of events, Simone Biles, widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time, withdrew from the women’s team finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Biles cited her mental health as the reason for her withdrawal, stating that she needed to prioritize her well-being. Biles, who had already qualified for every individual event final, including the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise, was expected to lead the U.S.

women’s team to a gold medal. However, after a shaky start on the vault, Biles withdrew from the competition, leaving her teammates in the difficult position of having to compete without their star athlete. Despite the setback, the U.S. women’s team, consisting of Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and Grace McCallum, rallied to win the silver medal, finishing second to the Russian Olympic Committee team. It was a bittersweet moment for the Americans, who had been favorites to win gold, but still managed to earn a podium finish without their leader.

Biles, 24, has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness in sports, and her decision to withdraw from the competition was met with support from fans and fellow athletes alike. In a National Post Today-competition interview, Biles stated that she was proud of her teammates and that they had worked hard to earn the silver medal. In other Tokyo Olympics news, the U.S. men’s basketball team suffered a shock defeat to France in their opening game of the tournament.

Led by NBA stars Kevin Durant and Damian Lillard, the Americans were expected to dominate the competition, but struggled to find their rhythm against a determined French team.