After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many. pic.twitter.com/6ILdtSQF7o
An emotional Oksana Chusovitina took her final bow as an athlete on the Olympic stage, wiping away tears as competitors, coaches, delegation officials, media & more took to their feet for a standing ovation & roaring round of applause.#tokyo2020#gymnastics#olympics
In the past we’ve had gymnasts from nations including Panama, Yemen, New Zealand, etc.
Having Raegan Rutty represent in Tokyo is a BIG DEAL for the Cayman Islands. Cheering athletes like Raegan is one of the things I like best about the Olympics.
If you want to watch the BEST of the BEST in the world, the Olympics is not the right competition. Worlds has far more top gymnasts.
“With beam we had one fall and we put that behind us, we smashed beam and went to floor and smashed floor and vault, that’s when we knew we could do this. Then we smashed bars and we did it.” …
There has been much discussion about the selection of the British team, with the four first-time Olympians chosen while world bars silver medalist Rebecca Downie was omitted in controversial circumstances.
The gymnasts in Tokyo said they noted all the criticism and used it as motivation to perform. …