Tokyo 2020: After withdrawing from team event, Simone Biles now pulls out from final individual all-around competition

Simone Biles pulled out of a second event at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, withdrawing from the individual all-around competition to concentrate on her mental health.

TOKYO: Simone Biles pulled out of a second event at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, withdrawing from the individual all-around competition to concentrate on her mental health. Less than 24 hours after she had sent shockwaves around the world by dropping out of the team event, having completed just one vault, the American superstar said she would not take part in Thursday`s final, USA Gymnastics said. Jade Carey will take the 24-year-old`s place in the all-around event. "We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritising her well-being," USA Gymnastics said. "Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many."  After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many. pic.twitter.com/6ILdtSQF7o