THE STORY
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's gymnastics team final after experiencing the 'twisties,' a condition causing loss of spatial awareness mid-air. She later withdrew from four individual finals, returning only for the balance beam final, where she won bronze. (cbssports.com)
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Simone Biles, USA Gymnastics
WHY IT MATTERS
Biles' decision to prioritize her mental health over competition highlighted the importance of athlete well-being and sparked widespread discussions on mental health in sports.