Simone Biles Thanks <br />Fans for Helping <br />Her Realize She’s, ‘More Than [Her]<br />Accomplishments’.<br />Simone Biles took to Twitter on Wednesday<br />to publicly thank her fans for their support. .<br />It was announced earlier that day that the<br />24-year-old gymnast would not be competing in<br />Thursday’s individual all-around competition. .<br />It was announced earlier that day that the<br />24-year-old gymnast would not be competing in<br />Thursday’s individual all-around competition. .<br />After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles<br />has withdrawn from the final individual all-around<br />competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games,<br />in order to focus on her mental health. , USA Gymnastics, via Twitter.<br />In her post, Biles said that the “outpouring love<br />and support” from fans had helped her realize she’s<br />“more than [her] accomplishments.” .<br />The outpouring love and support I've<br />received has made me realize I'm more<br />than my accomplishments .., Simone Biles, via Twitter.<br />She went on to emphasize<br />the significance of that<br />realization, saying it’s not<br />something she’s ever<br />“truly believed before.” .<br />USA Gymnastics said they “wholeheartedly” support<br />Biles' decision to withdraw from the competition. .<br />We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision<br />and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her<br />well-being. Her courage shows, yet again,<br />why she is a role model for so many, USA Gymnastics, via Twitter.<br />The conversation surrounding Biles and her mental<br />health began earlier this week when she <br />suddenly departed from the team competition.<br />At the time, Biles said she didn’t want to jeopardize her<br />“health and well-being” by continuing to compete.<br />According to USA Gymnastics, Biles will continue to<br />be “evaluated daily” in order to determine her status<br />for the individual event finals next week
