Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final

Simone Biles has brought mental health to the forefront of the Tokyo Olympics by withdrawing from several events. Jamie Yuccas has more on the response to the gymnastics superstar's decision.

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[pauljudd]

Facts. she Quit, admire the team that had to continue for the gold

[deelow]

To me, if it was the anxiety of the situation, that is definitely not how you defeat it. That’s how mental illness controls you, it’s that much more stronger now. Now if it was a political move, that’s her decision, and idk how I feel

[james]

Yea, we get it ~ in 2021 all quitters are heroes. I hope my next airline pilot is not a hero mid flight🤮

[asianangel]

It must be difficult to be so far from home and those she knows best. I pray for the best for her. She has done awesome this time around. Don't be so quick to judge. One day you yourself may be faced with things you may need help with.

[AlexSiliconValley]

I think they call it “Team USA” and NOT “Simone biles USA” maybe the team captain should be the coach and not a contestant. These are humans and NOT animals like lions that have a male lion at the head of the pack. The team captain should not have so much power as to be able to Sabatoge the entire team. And maybe there should be a backup captain too. In any case these Olympian’s should have a mental evaluation to prove they are capable of such a responsibility. Olympian’s from other nations have allot of pressure on them to WIN and are shun in there own nations when they don’t WIN. Its NOT just Simone its the entire Olympic system. These participants have allot of pressure not just to represent but to WIN. And I think America should take the rains and point this out to other nations that is NOT about WINNING but celebrating human ability to be your best. Its NOT just about humans but the machines and devices we are building and testing. These devices we test in the olympics are to help humans perform their best. Biles should be ban from the Sport, She is unstable. She needs to take care of her medical condition. The Olympics should not be allowed to be a Stage for people who want to make a political statement or MONEY making stunt.
What if Biles is BLM and just wanted to stick it to the Western Society Olympics ?

[charlesyoung]

Simone there's always the Special Olympics

[mikeylikesit]

She should of given her place to someone who would of competed, win or lose at least go out fighting.

[bartbutkis]

Hmm,
It was great to see the men's gymnast from Japan step up on the last event and nail the high bar to beat the dude from China. Oh, by the way, he was the youngest male (teenager) to every win the overall gold medal. Faced his fear and came through; tough as nails!🥇

[AveryBlackman]

🥱 Meanwhile....regular people are trying to figure how to stay alive from day to day.

[MJ-qyig]

i feel sorry for her. but to call her brave is too much. are we going to admire mental problems? is that it?

[davidellis]

Covid has cast a real dark cloud over these Olympics.

[AgentX]

U.S. Team Captain Simone Bile is brave and a true GOAT by encouraging her team to win the Silver medal! Simone is true mentor to female athletes on how to compete in sports!

[therockman]

Why can't you guys (and Norah yourself) tell us about the death of bassist/singer Dusty Hill from ZZ Top, which happened on Wed. afternoon. Everyone else had it. Was he not important enough to talk about on your Evening News broadcast Norah? You did tell us about the death of some cartoon character named Arthur - as if that's important - you even pretended to be sad about it and said we would "miss him" ??? Really?? A cartoon character is more important than a 72 year old famous musician? No

[nuanced]

You shouldn't commit to a team if you are to pull out and leave the rest hanging. I feel for the teammates who persevered.

[amazinggirl]

The people hating on the shine she has gotten don’t understand the work this girl has put . There’s a reason why she’s watched so closely . She has done the unthinkable. She was her own competition. Just let that sink in

[ritwikdhara]

Simone Biles deserves 'sympathy but not praise....

[Shane-bxws]

She flopped on her performance. Now she is too embarrassed to go on, so she is using the mental health excuse.
Just a quitter who cracked under pressure.

[jrgaskin]

isn't it so great you've got it like that. cry me a river.

[charlesyoung]

Why is the media touting this young lady is a superstar when all the other Olympians are taking the gold and other metals and they're just getting an honorable mention in the news this young lady quit so maybe it's time to quit talking about her and talk about the Olympians who are winning medals

[اكرمحسن-ضج]

منتخبات اليابان والصين وروسيا كانت منافسات قويه في لعبه الحمباز ونبارك للمنتخب الوطني الروسي ولهم أجمعين كل التقدير والاحترام