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US gymnast Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics all-around gymnastics

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Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final of the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics due to concerns over her mental health, USA Gymnastics confirmed on Wednesday. "After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics said in a statement. FRANCE 24's Sports Editor Simon Harding tells us more.

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