Simone Biles hints that sexual abuse by Larry Nassar is behind her mental health issues and withdrawal from competitions
The 24-year-old has drawn a line between the abuse she endured at the hands of the pedophile doctor and the mental health issues that prompted her to withdraw from the team and individual all-around finals. Following the announcement that she would not defend her Olympic all-around title in Thursday's final, Biles retweeted a statement of support from former gymnast Andrea Orris.
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