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News Articles: simone biles

Simone Biles poses with the bronze medal during the Women's Balance Beam Final medal ceremony on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on August 03, 2021.

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Simone Biles Says She Wasn't Going To Let Larry Nassar Take Her Joy Away

"It was too much," Biles said of enduring years of media coverage of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. "But I was not going to let him take something I've worked for since I was 6 years old."

September 29, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
Rachael Denhollander accepts Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award in December 2018.

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Gymnastics Hasn't Changed Since Nassar, Survivor Rachael Denhollander Says

The former gymnast was instrumental in bringing serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar to justice. She says the gymnastics industry still has abusers and a system rife with problems.

August 10, 2021
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  • Nell Clark
U.S. track star Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meter race on Friday.

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The 14 Moments That Swept Us Away At The Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship, and what motivated them to compete.

August 08, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy,
  • Tom Goldman,
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U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles, shown here last week, will compete in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday.

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Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final

"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events.

August 02, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Scott Neuman
U.S. gymnast MyKayla Skinner performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's apparatus final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In

Skinner was tapped to compete in the vault individual final after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.

August 01, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Simone Biles embraces teammate Jordan Chiles after she exited the team final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From Floor, Still Might Compete In Balance Beam

"Simone has withdrawn from the event final for floor and will make a decision on beam later this week," USA Gymnastics said. "Either way, we're all behind you, Simone."

July 31, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles waits to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Tokyo Olympics on July 27, 2021.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Vault And Uneven Bars Finals At The Olympics

"After further consultation with medical staff, Simone Biles has decided to withdraw from the event finals for vault and the uneven bars," USA Gymnastics said.

July 30, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee finishes on the uneven bars during the gymnastics women's all-around final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday.

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Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

July 29, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Mandalit del Barco
U.S. star Simone Biles has pulled out of the individual all-around final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Now Realizes She's More Than Her Gymnastics Accomplishments

"the outpouring love & support I've received has made me realize I'm more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before," Biles said in a tweet.

July 29, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Things like anxiety and depression can affect everyone. These six Life Kit episodes can help you on your way.

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You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.

July 28, 2021
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  • Wynne Davis
Simone Biles (center) cheers the performance of teammate Grace McCallum after she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

July 28, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Simone Biles looks on during the women's gymnastics team final during the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. After competing on the vault, Biles withdrew from team competition.

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Simone Biles Reminds Us That Even Superstars Feel The Pressure

After her surprise withdrawal from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics, the star American gymnast amplified recent statements that the immense stress she faces has been affecting her.

July 27, 2021
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  • Bill Chappell
Simone Biles from the U.S. performs on the vault during the gymnastics women's team final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns

U.S. star Simone Biles' departure from competition was a devastating blow for her three teammates, who are all first-time Olympians. She was expected to compete on all four apparatuses.

July 27, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Russell Lewis
Jordan Chiles (left) and Simone Biles during the women's team final on Tuesday in Tokyo.

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When Simone Biles Pulled Out, Jordan Chiles Stepped In

Chiles had been slated to compete in just two events in the team final: vault and floor. But with Biles out of the competition, she was suddenly competing on the balance beam and uneven bars too.

July 27, 2021
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  • Laurel Wamsley
U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles performs on the vault during the women's artistic gymnastic qualifications on Sunday at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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U.S. Women's Gymnasts Have A Surprisingly Rough 1st Day Of Olympic Competition

A few stumbles from U.S. gymnasts – including from star Simone Biles – allowed Russia's team to take the lead. The U.S. is the heavy favorite. Russia came out one point ahead with the total team score

July 25, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy

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