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Simone Biles sent shockwaves across the world as she decided to withdraw from the gymnastics team final, ultimately choosing to prioritize her mental health like Naomi Osaka did a few months ago in the French Open.
And similarly to Osaka, Biles faced widespread criticism for not finishing the competition after her atypical vault where she struggled with the landing, even as fans across the world echoed support for the highly decorated gymnast.