Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles praises 'brave' team mates for stepping up


Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Team - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Silver medallists Grace McCallum of the United States, Jordan Chiles of the United States, Simone Biles of the United States and Sunisa Lee of the United States stand on the podium. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

(Reuters) - American gymnast Simone Biles praised her team mates on Tuesday after they went on to capture a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics following her stunning decision to withdraw from the women's team final after a disappointing vault.

Biles, who later said she needed to focus on her mental health, posted a message of thanks on Instagram along with a photo showing her and team mates Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum and Sunisa Lee showing off their smiles and silver medals.

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