with the twisties. as a result she withdrew from an additional four competitions at these games. but fair to say that they have not gone the way anyone thought she would. while she doesn't need to quwin anymore gold medals to cement her legacy, putting her mental health first will likely mean so much more to her legacy. no question that the impact and influence that she's had on people around the world and right here in japan. one young woman waited for several hours in the hottest part of the day just to see biles walk by and wish her well. take a listen. >> i know that she'll give it her all. even if something -- maybe if she loses, in our hearts she still won and she did her best and that is all that matters. >> reporter: and biles isn't the only u.s. gymnast to take part in tonight's balance beam final.