Simone Biles thankful for 'love and support', weighs up Games future

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, center, talks to teammate Alec Yoder as they watch the artistic gymnastic men's all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Simone Biles has thanked fellow gymnasts for their "love and support" as she considers whether to continue to play a further part in the Tokyo Olympics.

The four-time Rio gold medallist withdrew from her scheduled defence of the women's all-around final on Friday, citing a desire to protect her mental health.