Date uploaded: 2021-07-29 05:02:52

Simone Biles feels the love. ❤ The four-time Olympic gold medalist took to Twitter to express her gratitude for the support she’s received since withdrawing from the team and all-around competitions. Biles has been widely praised by fellow gymnasts, other Olympic athletes and mental health experts for her decision to withdraw from Tuesday night’s team competition after one event, saying she wasn’t in a good headspace and was concerned for her physical safety. Mental health issues have affected Biles' performance before, including in the leadup to the 2016 Olympics. But the expectations on her for Tokyo, where she was projected to win a record five gold medals, and the accompanying spotlight have exacerbated her unease. 📸: The Yomiuri Shimbun via @apnews; @usatodaysports graphic #simonebiles #olympics #tokyoolympics #gymnastics