Simone Biles has been keeping relatively quiet about her shocking Olympic withdrawal, but what minimal social media activity she has engaged in has spoken volumes.
As you likely know, the gymnast decided to pull out of the individual all-around medal events at the Tokyo Olympics after consulting with USA Gymnastics officials following her sudden withdrawal from the team competition on Tuesday.
She cited mental health issues. While the 24-year-old didn’t share her own statement explaining her decision, she retweeted a lengthy statement that seemingly sums up her thoughts — and draws a direct line between the horrendous sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of doctor Larry Nassar and the mental health issues she’s still battling. Related:
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