Olympic champion Simone Biles is not participating in the 2020 Olympic gymnastic team finals. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions,” USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Tuesday. But her coach told reporters in Tokyo that the athlete’s withdrawal was the result of a “mental issue.” Jordan Chiles, 20, replaced Biles, 24. Biles said Monday that she was preparing for the finals. “It wasn’t an easy day or my best but I got through it. I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders at times. I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn’t affect me but damn sometimes it’s hard hahaha! The olympics is no joke! BUT I’m happy my family was able to be with me virtually. …
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