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She praised her teammates - “they stepped up when I couldn’t” - then went on win a bronze medal in one final event, adding to the four gold medals she won in 2016. She took heat for withdrawing from several events, citing mental health concerns. Simone Biles, who grew up in Spring to become one of the greatest gymnasts ever, showed us all that last year at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This year, though, we’re heartened to be reminded that sometimes, the courage required to step aside when all the world is calling on you to step up can be enormous. We hear a lot about the American spirit, especially around the Fourth of July holiday, and no end of tales of the tough characters throughout our history who refused to quit. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) Ashley Landis, STF / Associated Press Show More Show Less Biles’ 2021 experiences, and how she talked about them, helped drive a robust conversation about athletes’ emotional health. Richard Termine, HONS / AP Show More Show Less 2 of2įILE - Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. Ted Cruz for bashing Elmo for getting a COVID vaccine.