“Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” the statement read. “She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” Biles said her reasons weren't related to a physical injury. “Physically, I feel good, I'm in shape,” she said on Today.
What does Simone Biles withdrawal mean?
Simone Biles, the world's greatest gymnast and leader of USA's women's all-around team, withdrew from the event Tuesday morning. Initially USA Gymnastics said it the withdrawl was due to a “medical concern,” but the NBC broadcast, and later Biles, clarified that the withdrawal was due to mental health concerns.
Why is Simone Biles pulling out of team competition?
An official statement read: "Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions."
What is alternate filling for Simone Biles?
Melanie de Jesus Dos Santos of France will replace Biles in the uneven bars.
Does Simone have an alternate?
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from. Here's a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
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TOKYO – Jade Carey will replace Simone Biles in the Olympic women's gymnastics all-around final Thursday. Reigning Olympic and five-time World all-around champion Biles withdrew Wednesday, citing mental health issues.
Who replaces Simone Biles uneven?
Melanie de Jesus Dos Santos of France will replace Biles. Two Russians scored higher than she did but cannot advance because two of their teammates qualified ahead of them. De Jesus Dos Santos is a three-time French national all-around champion and the 2019 European all-around champion.
Who could replace Simone Biles on beam?
Jade Carey, a 21-year-old Oregon State commit from Phoenix, is set to replace Biles in the all-around competition. This is her first appearance at the Olympics but she has six Apparatus World Cup gold medals to her name. She is coached by her father, Brian Carey.
Did Suni Lee replace Simone Biles?
The U.S. will be represented by Suni Lee, who finished second on the team in qualifying, and Jade Carey, who finished third and will replace Biles.
Did Simone drop out of the Olympics?
Simone Biles is withdrawing from the Olympic all-around gymnastics competition.
Who replaced Simone on floor?
Biles will be replaced in the floor final Britain's Jennifer Gadirova. Biles came to Tokyo as the biggest star of these Olympics, projected to win a record five gold medals.
