Simone Biles of US to compete in balance beam final at Tokyo Olympics

24-year-old athlete previously announced her withdrawal from some events over mental problems

2021-08-02 14:36:24

ANKARA

Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam final on Tuesday at Tokyo Olympics, US Gymnastics announced.

"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can't wait to watch you both!," it said on Twitter Monday.

The 24-year-old athlete previously announced her withdrawal from the some events during the 2020 Games over mental health issues.