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Simone Biles Withdraws From All-Around Competition, Citing Mental Health

Early Wednesday morning, gymnast Simone Biles announced she will not be defending her all-around Olympic gold medal.

On Tuesday, Biles abruptly pulled herself out of the team finals.

USA Gymnastics said it was a medical issue, but Biles elaborated, saying it was mental.

She said she thought it would be better to take a back seat to work on her mindfulness.

The team claimed second place in the team finals, earning a silver medal.

Individual gymnastic events start tomorrow.

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