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Simone Biles Reveals Her Aunt Died During 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles has revealed that her aunt ‘unexpectedly’ died during the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Gatekeepers News reports that the US gymnast Simone Biles who didn’t compete in four individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics has revealed that her aunt “unexpectedly” died during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

However, she was able to pick up a bronze medal following her win on the balance beam on Tuesday.

Biles who is arguably the greatest gymnast of all time told the media about the loss her family suffered while she was in Japan.

She said, “Two days ago my aunt unexpectedly passed, and that was something I wasn’t expecting to happen at the Olympic Games either, so at the end of the day, you have to be a little bit more mindful of what you say online because you have no idea of what these athletes are going through as well as (in) their sports.”

Biles while citing mental health concerns, withdrew from the women’s team final in the all-around individual competition, vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise.

She, however, returned for the balance beam final, in which she claimed her second bronze medal in the discipline after her bronze at the 2016 Rio Games.

The 24-year-old Biles in regards to her preparations for the beam final said, “Every day I had to be medically evaluated by the doctors, and then I had two sessions with a sports psychologist which kind of helped keep me more level-headed.

“I was cleared to do beam, which I honestly didn’t think I’d be cleared to do last night.”

Meanwhile, Biles in an Instagram post, said she is “leaving Tokyo with a full heart.”

“Not at all how I imagined or dreamed my second Olympics would go but blessed to represent the USA.”

Biles wrote, “I’ll forever cherish this unique Olympic experience. thanks, everyone for the endless love and support. I’m truly grateful.”

With her silver medal in the team event and bronze in the balance, beam means Biles now has seven Olympic medals in her career.

She added: “Leaving Tokyo with 2 more Olympic medals to add to my collection isn’t too shabby!”

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