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What chances do we have to see Simone Biles perform again at the Olympics?

Simone Biles, of the United States, waits to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The American gymnastics superstar has withdrawn the all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Simone Biles unexpectedly announced her withdrawal from Tuesday’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team competition to prioritize her mental health.

A statement from USA Gymnastics originally said the 24-year-old gymnast withdrew due to a medical issue.

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“She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions,” officials said in the statement.

[RELATED: Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo Olympics]

Following her announcement, Biles spoke to “TODAY” host Hoda Kotb in an exclusive interview.

“Physically, I feel good, I’m in shape,” Biles said. “Emotionally, that kind of varies on the time and moment. Coming here to the Olympics and being the head star isn’t an easy feat, so we’re just trying to take it one day at a time and we’ll see.”

[RELATED: Simone Biles update: This is what the star is saying about her state following withdrawal from team competition]

It was announced later Tuesday that Biles was also withdrawing from the individual all-around gymnastics competition which is scheduled for Thursday, July 29. USA Gymnastics later announced Biles would also withdraw from the Olympic event finals for the vault and uneven bars.

She continues to be evaluated daily to determine whether she’ll compete in the finals for floor exercise on Monday or balance beam a day later.

[RELATED: ‘She can be a role model’: Psychologist, former Olympian weighs in on mental pressures of professional athletes following Simone Biles’ withdraw from Olympics]


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