Olympic gymnast Simone Biles officially withdrew from her individual all-around event on Thursday to prioritize her well-being. Biles made the move after removing herself from a team event on Tuesday, saying she needed to focus on her mental health. Her public push to care for her mental health makes her the latest athlete pointing out the need for such support.
Straight Arrow News spoke with Dr. Aimee Kimball, a mental training and peak performance specialist, to dive into the challenges elite athletes face at international competitions.