IAN HERBERT: It’s tragic that Simone Biles feels that her needs are LAST on the list but don’t let her Olympics withdrawal be dressed up as something to celebrate By Ian Herbert For The Daily Mail Published: 17:30 EDT, 28 July 2021 | Updated: 18:17 EDT, 28 July 2021 The mask Simone Biles wore as … Read more
Simone Biles has sensationally quit tomorrow night’s individual all-round event and will not be able to defend her Olympic title. The four time gold medal winner, the current champion, decided not to compete in Thursday’s finals after consulting with Team US officials following her dismal withdrawal from the team competition on Tuesday. USA Gymnastics said … Read more
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has been pulled out of the team final because of a ‘mental issue’ after just one event following a shock error on vault that resulted in her lowest score in years – days after she spoke out about her struggle to deal with the pressure of the Olympics. The 24-year-old – … Read more
Simone Biles has entered these Olympics as Tokyo’s defining athlete; an individual creating a new lexicon and limits. Her supremacy had seemed beyond question. The sight of her marching stony-faced out of the gymnastics arena yesterday, fastidiously avoiding eye contact with those looking to ask questions about her performance, was a salutary reminder that no-one … Read more
Dina Asher-Smith calls for new chapter as world champion sprinter is named Team GB athletics captain… and Canadian equestrian team fly in on Air Horse One! By Sportsmail Reporters Published: 17:30 EDT, 25 July 2021 | Updated: 18:44 EDT, 25 July 2021 The Tokyo Olympics are now in full swing, as the athletes finally take … Read more