Celebs Shared Words Of Support After Simone Biles Withdrew From Olympics
She has tied numerous world records and set a new American record for most gold medals in gymnastics at a single Olympics Games (in Rio ...
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Posted — UpdatedOn July 27, following a single rotation at the Tokyo Olympics, the superstar withdrew from the competition. USA Gymnastics (USAG) confirmed this, saying the decision was due to a medical issue and that Biles would be “assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.”
Kotb took to Twitter to say that Biles had already won, calling the gymnast “a class act.”
Canadian actress Zoie Palmer gave “a huge shout out” to Biles for knowing what she needed and showing others the importance of self-care.
Arianna Huffington called Biles an “amazing role model” for her focus on mental health.
Actress Kerry Washington also thanked Biles.
“It takes the strength, power and bravery of a CHAMPION to put your health first,” she tweeted. “@Simone_Biles, we love you.”
Many former Olympians spoke out in support of Biles, as well. Tennis player Billie Jean King said that the gymnast’s decision “showed true leadership.”
Figure skater Adam Rippon showed empathy, stating, “It [is] easy to forget she’s still human.”
Florida Senator Shevrin Jones said that Biles doesn’t owe any explanations.
“She had me at ‘I need a break,'” he tweeted. “I wish more people would normalize making their #mentalhealth a priority.”
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois tweeted that Biles is a living legend, “but she’s also a human being.”
“Today Simone made likely one of the hardest and most courageous decisions of her life,” he added. “She is an inspiration to us all.”
It’s good to see so much support of Biles after her brave action. The U.S.A. women’s team will continue to compete in Olympic events through Tuesday, Aug. 3.
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