![]() Three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman criticized USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee today for a lack of leadership in supporting athletes following Simone Biles’ surprise exit from the women’s team gymnastic final. Women’s 59kg: Kuo Hsing-Chun, Chinese TaipeiĪly Raisman attends the 2019 A+E Networks Upfront at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Main New York City.Women’s Individual: Flora Duffy, Bermuda. ![]() Women’s 100m Breaststroke: Lydia Jacoby, United States.Men’s 100m Backstroke: Evgeny Rylov, ROC.Women’s 100m Backstroke: Kaylee McKeown, Australia.Men’s 200m Freestyle: Tom Dean, Great Britain.Women’s -63 kg: Clarisse Agbegnenou, France.Dressage Team Grand Prix Special: Germany.Women’s Synchronised 10m Platform: Chen Yuxi/Zhang Jiaqi, China.Women’s Cross-country: Jolanda Neff, Switzerland.Women’s Team: Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold: Russia's Liliia Akhaimova, Angelina Melnikova, Viktoriia Listunova and Vladislava Urazova celebrate on the podium after winning the artistic gymnastics women's team final in Tokyo on July 27. “It just sucks when you’re fighting with your own head,” she added. “I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being.” “Whenever you get in a high stress situation, you kind of freak out,” the 24-year-old told reporters. ![]() The four-time Olympic gold medalist later explained her decision. Biles was a lively presence, jumping up and down in support of her teammates. Instead, 20-year-old Jordan Chiles took Biles’ place.įrom the sidelines, Biles supported her teammates - chatting with them and cheering after each routine. After visiting a trainer, Biles returned to the arena, but did not warm up for uneven bars. What we know: Biles withdrew midway through the women’s team finals after leaving the field to be attended to. ![]() “We applaud your decision to prioritize your mental wellness over all else, and offer you the full support and resources of our Team USA community as you navigate the journey ahead.” Proud of who you are as a person, teammate and athlete,” Hirshland said in a statement. Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, commended Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the women’s team gymnastics final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday over mental health concerns. Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee speaks to the media during the USOPC Leadership Conference at Tokyo Big Sight ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23. ![]()
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