Young gymnasts in Wilkes-Barre applaud Simone Biles decision
Biles later said she wanted to protect her mental health as well as her team when she withdrew from the team competition. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 6:11 AM EDT July 28, 2021
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. Some young gymnasts in Luzerne County are applauding the surprise decision by Olympic athlete Simone Biles to remove herself from her team s competition in Tokyo after stumbling during a vault.
Biles later said she did it to protect her team and her physical health but also to preserve her mental health as well.
A group of gymnasts show off their skills here during class at Northeast Gymnastics Academy in Wilkes-Barre.
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