Simone Biles opens up about mental health battle
Simone Biles, a star gymnast, brought mental health to the forefront of athletics in 2021. At the Tokyo Olympics, she withdrew from several competitions due to a phenomenon called “the twisties,” where she lost spatial awareness mid-air. This stemmed from mental health struggles, citing the immense pressure she felt. Her decision sparked a global conversation about the importance of mental well-being for athletes and challenged the idea of pushing through pain at all costs.