‘Mental health’ behind Biles’ shock Olympic team final exit

The retirement from the gymnastics team competition has left Simone Biles’ future participation at the Tokyo Games in limbo.

Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has said “mental health concerns” were behind her shock dropping out from women’s gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old American, widely considered to be the best gymnast of all time had been expected to feature in all six events at the Games that included a defence of her all-around crown on Thursday followed by four apparatus finals next week. “I do not trust myself any more,” said Biles, fighting back tears as she met with the world’s media. “I have to focus on my mental health.