Jul 27, 2021 · Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s team gymnastics final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday, citing mental heath concerns as she attempts to protect “her body and mind.” After the...

Jul 27, 2021 · Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final, leaving fans across the world stunned. The 24-year-old gave a noticeably shaky performance on...

At the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she was favored to win at least four of the six available gold medals, she withdrew from most of the competition after the qualification round due to "the twisties ", a temporary loss of air awareness while performing twisting elements.

Jul 29, 2021 · Simone Biles spoke out for the first time since she shocked the world by dropping out of the team final and women's individual all-around at the Tokyo Games to focus on her physical and mental health.

Jul 29, 2021 · When Simone Biles withdrew during the women's gymnastics team final following her vault on Sunday, she said she wasn't physically injured but suffered from a phenomenon called "the twisties."

Jul 30, 2024 · At the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Simone Biles participated in the all-around qualifications, helping Team USA qualify for the team final. However, Biles made many mistakes that were uncharacteristic of her during the competition.

Jul 28, 2021 · “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” read a...

After her dominant performance at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in which she won four gold medals, including in the all-around, Biles entered the 2020 Tokyo Olympics not only...

Apr 17, 2024 · During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from several events due to "the twisties." Her decision to prioritize her mental health and withdraw from competition sparked conversations...

Jul 31, 2021 · Sometime after qualifying at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, the four-time Olympic gold medalist lost her way. She kept telling her body to twist. It kept saying, “How about no.” The “twisties,” as they’re known within the gymnastics community, were back.