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U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's apparatus final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In

9:16am August 01, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Skinner was tapped to compete in the vault individual final after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.

Simone Biles embraces teammate Jordan Chiles after she exited the team final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Withdraws From Floor, Still Might Compete In Balance Beam

11:42pm July 31, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"Simone has withdrawn from the event final for floor and will make a decision on beam later this week," USA Gymnastics said. "Either way, we're all behind you, Simone."

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles waits to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Tokyo Olympics on July 27, 2021.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Vault And Uneven Bars Finals At The Olympics

10:35pm July 30, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"After further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars," USA Gymnastics said.

U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee finishes on the uneven bars during the gymnastics women's all-around final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday.

Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

5:07pm July 29, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

U.S. star Simone Biles has pulled out of the individual all-around final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Now Realizes She's More Than Her Gymnastics Accomplishments

2:14am July 29, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"the outpouring love & support I've received has made me realize I'm more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before," Biles said in a tweet.

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You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

2:30pm July 28, 2021

by Wynne Davis

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.

Simone Biles (center) cheers the performance of teammate Grace McCallum after she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics

10:36am July 28, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

Simone Biles looks on during the women's gymnastics team final during the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. After competing on the vault, Biles withdrew from team competition.

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Simone Biles Reminds Us That Even Superstars Feel The Pressure

4:43pm July 27, 2021

by Bill Chappell

After her surprise withdrawal from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics, the star American gymnast amplified recent statements that the immense stress she faces has been affecting her.

Simone Biles from the U.S. performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's team final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns

3:10pm July 27, 2021

"I tried to go out here and have fun," the U.S. superstar said, "but once I came out here, I was like, 'no, mental is not there, so I just need to let the girls do it and focus on myself.'"

Jordan Chiles (left) and Simone Biles during the women's team final on Tuesday in Tokyo.

When Simone Biles Pulled Out, Jordan Chiles Stepped In

11:19am July 27, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Chiles had been slated to compete in just two events in the team final: vault and floor. But with Biles out of the competition, she was suddenly competing on the balance beam and uneven bars too.