Update (July 27, 2021): Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles said she needs to focus on her mental health after she withdrew from the U.S. gymnastics team final on Tuesday at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics . "Physically, I feel good," Biles said during an interview with Today. "I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being," she later said . "It just sucks when you're fighting with your own head." With sights on winning the gold medal, Team USA came up short and was awarded the silver medal after Biles flubbed her vault attempt on Tuesday, as Blavity previously reported . The gymnast explained that she was not hurt but instead battled with her mental health. “At the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for me. It just sucks that it happened at the Olympic Games,” she said , according to The New York Times. An Olympic official applauded Biles' "decision to prioritize your mental wellness over all else." The gymnast didn’t stick her landing...
