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Simone Biles Unexpectedly Exits Women's Team Final Over 'Medical Issue,' USA Gymnastics Confirms

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July 27 2021, Published 10:48 a.m. ET

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Four-time gold medalist Simone Biles suddenly exited the women’s gymnastics team final on Tuesday, July 27, after an uncharacteristic vault performance.

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Biles’ performance on the vault, an event she usually nails, earned a 13.766 — the lowest score of Biles’ Olympics career.

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After her shaky vault, the 24-year-old athlete left the floor with the U.S. team’s medical trainer following her routine. She returned moments later, hugged her teammates and joined the sidelines wearing a Team USA warm-up.

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According to the live broadcast on Peacock, Biles’ withdrawal was not due to a physical injury but a “mental issue she is having.” One of her coaches told NBC that “physically is fine, but she is done for tonight.”

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The exact reasons behind Bile’s exit are unclear, although USA gymnastics announced that it was due to medical reasons.

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“Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” USA Gymnastics said in a statement. “She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.”

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Jordan Chiles, the reserve for the event, replaced Biles after her exit. Team USA — with remaining gymnasts Chiles, Suni Lee and Grace McCallum ended up settling for a silver medal.

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Biles also gave an uncharacteristic vault performance on Sunday, July 25, leaving the US team trailing behind their rivals, the Russian Olympic Committee squad entering into the finals.

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Biles took to Instagram on Monday to address her performance, as well as the pressure that is placed on her as an Olympic athlete.

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“It wasn’t an easy day or my best but I got through it,” she wrote in the caption. “ I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders at times. I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn’t affect me but damn sometimes it’s hard hahaha!”

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 “The olympics is no joke! BUT I’m happy my family was able to be with me virtually🤍 they mean the world to me!” she continued.

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