Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final after mental health concerns

The 24-year-old pulled out after one rotation of the women’s team final on Tuesday in Tokyo, citing mental health concerns.
Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final after mental health concerns

Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s all-around final. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from Thursday’s women’s all-around final, USA Gymnastics has confirmed.

The 24-year-old pulled out after one rotation of the women’s team final on Tuesday in Tokyo, citing mental health concerns.

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