On Thursday, American gymnast and four-time Olympic champion Simone Byers refused to participate in the absolute individual finals in Tokyo.
Byers is the most successful American gymnast of all time. She said that after being eliminated from the women's final on Tuesday, she needs to pay attention to her mental health.
The captain of the US Olympic team and his athletes praised Byers' decision to put his mental health first. She must defend her title on Thursday, and then on Sunday .
The US Gymnastics team said, "Simona will continue her daily screening to see if she will participate in the singles final next week."We I wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and praise her courage to put happiness first.
Again, why is he a role model for many people? Byers set his record for the lowest Olympic long jump in a single round before retiring from the team final. , retired from the arena, but returned to the arena to support his teammates when the defending champion won the silver for the Russian Olympic Committee.
Tokyo’s , The silver medal became Byers’ sixth Olympic medal, bringing his number of Olympic medals and World Championships to 30,,. Byers later said, “After the performance, I don’t want to continue. I need to pay attention to my mental health. I think mental health is now more common in sports.
"We must protect our minds and bodies, not just do what the world requires us to do.
"I don't trust myself that much anymore. Maybe he is old. For a few days all the tweets are on you, and you feel the weight of the world.
"We are more than just athletes. After all, we are human beings, and sometimes we just need to take a step back."
Sarah Hirschland, executive director of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that Byers “makes us very proud” and added, “We welcome her decision to put mental health first, and we immediately Provide full support and provide resources from the American community team on your progress along the way."
Several athletes praised Byers, including Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis. She said: “I don’t know you, but I think Simone Byers gives everyone a chance to put themselves Your mental health is the first priority. A feeling."
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