Tokyo Olympics: US Gymnast Simone Biles back to final, says 'was struggling with twisties'

Simone Biles' Tokyo Olympics 2020 journey has been less than an inspiration for many despite fact that US gymnast withdrew from four events despite qualifying for all five individual events. She took herself out of all-around, vault, bars and floor finals in an attempt to take care of her mental health. However, four-time Olympic champion will return to action on Tuesday, August 3, to compete in women's balance beam final. USA Gymnastics confirmed news on Monday via ir social media handles.

US Gymnast to compete in balance beam final

2016 Olympic Champion Simone Biles will compete in balance beam finals on Tuesday, last medal round for women's artistic gymnastics at Tokyo Olympics 2020. news was confirmed by USA Gymnastics on ir Twitter account and post can be seen below. Biles and Suni Lee will compete toger for U.S.

Simone Biles' mental health concerns

Simone Biles, who is widely considered one of best in sport, said that she was struggling with "twisties", a scenario where gymnasts lose ability to align mselves in mid-air. As a result of this condition, she dramatically pulled out of last week's opening team competition after just one vault. Moreover, she subsequently withdrew from all-around final and three of four apparatus finals ( floor, vault and uneven bars).

Simone Biles explains reason for withdrawal 

Simon Biles revealed difficulties she was facing with her mental health, after withdrawing from team event. Biles said, "After performance, I put in, I just didn’t want to continue. I have to focus on my mental health. I just think mental health is more prevalent in sport right w… we need to protect our mind and body and t just go out and do what world wants us to do. I don’t trust myself so much… maybe it’s getting old."  four-time Olympic gold medalist does t trust herself any more because she scored her lowest Olympic vault score in opening round before withdrawing from team final.

MyKayla Skinner explains teammate's mental health

Simone Biles' decision to skip vault competition at Tokyo Olympics allowed MyKayla Skinner to take her spot and win a silver medal behind Brazil's Rebeca Andrade. Speaking of Biles, Skinner said that she is "one strong cookie". However, she said that situation has definitely hit her really hard. "She's handling it better than I thought. Every day she's been laughing, giggling, super supportive," Skinner added.