An hour ago we received an official statement from Team USA regarding Simone Biles condition. The Olympic Gold medallist took a shock exit from the team All-around finals. Team USA confirmed what most supporters feared. It looks to be an injury, which is hopefully not too serious.
After a rocky start to the Qualification round on day one of the Olympics, Team USA was ready to redeem itself. They finished second on the points table on day one and looked to come back stronger during the Team All-around finals and reassert their dominance.
It was all going good till Simone Biles went on her warm-up vault.?
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Simone Biles is spotted by her coach Laurent Landi as she competes on uneven bars during the final day of women’s competition in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., June 27, 2021. Picture taken June 27, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
Simone Biles scary warm-up vault?
Team USA was out on the mats, warming up before the Team All-around finals. Team USA?s superstar Simone Biles was among the athletes warming up. Everything was routine as usual for the gymnasts till Simone Biles went for a warm-up vault.?
The 24-year-old gymnast went off the vaulting table and looked lost in the air. She opened up early, after doing just one-and-a-half of her planned two-and-a-half twists. The same error occurred in competition, which fetched Biles a 13.733 score.?
Dear @Simone_Biles…
Although I’m just a VERY dumb Sports Stooge, I felt obligated to remind you.
You’re the greatest of all time.. ain’t nothing that happens in Tokyo can change that. Your effort, commitment, and UNBELIEVABLE talent have been a gift to us fans.
Cheers 🐐 pic.twitter.com/APsVSswGdn
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 27, 2021
After the vault, you could tell by Simone Biles?s expression that something wasn?t right. She immediately sat on the sideline consulting her coach, Cecile Landi, and one of the trainers of Team USA.?
The discussion ended with Biles being escorted off the mats and out of the arena by a trainer. When they returned, Sunisa Lee, Grace McCallum, and Jordan Chiles were already warming up, indicating that Simone will probably not compete.
Official statement of Team USA:
Minutes after Biles returned, Team USA confirmed the withdrawal and updated the event start lists. After losing their talisman, Team USA will look to add Jordan Chiles to the Balance beam lineup. Sunisa Lee will now perform on the floor exercises.?
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Official statement: "Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions."
Thinking of you, Simone! pic.twitter.com/QA1GYHwWTv
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) July 27, 2021
Twitter went into a frenzy with many athletes and prominent figures showing their love and support for Team USA and sending prayers to their beloved Simone Biles. They have not ruled Biles out of the Tokyo Olympics yet.?
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She is under medical assessment and will hopefully be able to compete in all her individual competitions.?
Read More: BREAKING: USA Gymnast Simone Biles Withdraws From USA Team Finals at Tokyo Olympics 2020
