Gold medal-winning athletes swerve social media to avoid 'external pressure'
CNN
After Simone Biles' withdrawal from both the women's team gymnastics final and the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, other Olympic athletes have said they've come off social media platforms to protect their own mental well-being.
Biles -- one of the greatest gymnasts of all time -- stepped away from a dramatic team competition on Tuesday, citing mental health concerns in an attempt to protect "her body and mind." On Wednesday, USA Gymnastics announced she would not be competing in the individual event, a decision they supported "wholeheartedly." And in light of Biles' decision to prioritize her own mental state over competing, some gold medal-winning athletes at Tokyo 2020 have said they've taken steps to protect their own health.More Related News