Michelle Obama Reacts To Simone Biles’ Withdrawal From The Tokyo Olympics
Michelle Obama has thrown her support behind Simone Biles after the gymnast announced her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.
Biles retired from the team’s event final mid-competition on Tuesday citing mental health concerns.
The former US first lady took to Twitter to back the 24-year-old.
“Am I good enough? Yes, I am. The mantra I practice daily. @Simone_Biles, we are proud of you and we are rooting for you. Congratulations on the silver medal, Team @USA!” Obama tweeted.
As of Wednesday morning, Team USA has announced that the gold medallist has also pulled out of the individual all-around competition on Thursday.
Biles scored her lowest Olympic vault score before withdrawing from the team final on Tuesday.
Speaking afterward, she said: “After the performance I did, I just didn’t want to go on. I have to focus on my mental health. I just think mental health is more prevalent in sports right now.
“We have to protect our minds and our bodies and not just go out and do what the world wants us to do.
“I don’t trust myself as much anymore. Maybe it’s getting older. There were a couple of days when everybody tweets you and you feel the weight of the world.
“We’re not just athletes. We’re people at the end of the day and sometimes you just have to step back.”
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