Tokyo Olympic Games on BBC Dates: 23 Jul-8 Aug Time in Tokyo: BST+8. Listen live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button; Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, and Sounds; Live text and video clips available on BBC Sport app and website.After pulling out of the Olympic women’s team final, Simone Biles, an American gymnast was praised for prioritizing "mental well-being over all else".Many gymnasts and other athletes praised Biles' decision, as did the head of the US Olympic Team.After her vault, the 24-year-old withdrew and stated that she needed to concentrate on her mental health.Sarah Hirshland (chief executive, US Olympic and Paralympic Committee) said: "You've made our so proud."We applaud you for prioritising your mental health over all other things and offer the full support and resources of Team USA as you travel the future.After winning five consecutive world titles in 2011, 2014 and 2015, the USA were favorites for gold. They also won back-to-back Olympic gold Medals in Rio and London.Biles was 13.766, her lowest Olympic vault score, when she left the arena. She returned to support her teammates as they won silver behind Russia's Olympic Committee. Great Britain claimed bronze.Biles, a 30-time Olympic and World Championship medallist needs four podium finishes at Tokyo to be the most decorated gymnast in history - male and female.She is often referred to as "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time).Danusia Francis, a Jamaican gymnast, said that Simone Biles had empowered everyone to prioritize their mental health over all else. This is one queen. "GOAT in more than one way."Beth Tweddle, an ex-Great Britain gymnast, stated on BBC One that she was a bronze medallist in 2012."She was strong enough say, 'I'm just wrong today and I have the faith in the other girls. They know that they can take on the world and they are capable of doing their routines."And she returned in, she was their chief cheerleader and was collecting chalk for them. This is a sign of how strong a leader she truly is."We must ensure that every athlete's health and well-being is our top priority."France gymnast Melanie de Jesus dos Santos stated that she was not used to seeing Simone Biles this way. It is difficult because she is Simone Biles, and everyone is watching. It is so hard psychologically for her."Mai Murakami, a Japan gymnast, said that although this is unusual for her it can cause problems for your body if you are under too much pressure.Biles won her sixth Olympic gold medal in second place, as well as 19 world titles between 2013-2019.She reached all five Tokyo finals and is undecided if she will compete in the next event, Thursday. This will be her attempt to win the Olympic all-around title for the first time since 1968.She said, "We're going see." "We're going take it one day at a while and see what happens."Jordan Chiles (20 years old) replaced Biles in final for women's team. She said that it was a big thing. Those were some huge shoes I had to fill, and I'm happy I was able."Yes, she's the GOAT. I was able show the world that you can fill in for amazing people, and we did it together.Sunisa Lee (18, a teammate of mine, said: "We were all so stressed. In that moment, we didn't really know what to do. Simone Biles is freaking excited. She basically carries the team.It was stressful and hard for us to take on the responsibility of doing what was required. We did it, and I am proud of them.Simone Biles returned to the arena and cheered for her team-mates. She also celebrated USA's silver award with Jordan Chiles"Just a friendly reminder: Olympic athletes can be human."Aly Raisman, a former Olympic champion and US gymnast, said that she feels sick to her stomach. It's terrible. It's clear that these athletes have dreamed of this moment their entire lives. I am devastated. I just hope Simone is okay."It's so much pressure and I've been watching the pressure she's put under in the months before the Games and it's just been devastating."Just a friendly reminder that Olympic athletes are human beings and that they do their best. Under such pressure, it's hard to stay focused and maintain your daily routine.Other athletes and figures outside of sport also sent messages of support to Biles.Manny Pacquiao, boxer, said that "once a champ is always a champion", while Mikaela Shiffrin, US alpine skier and Olympic gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin said: "Keep smiling because it's undeniably beautiful."Karl-Anthony Towns, of the NBA side Minnesota Timberwolves, sent "nothing except love and positivity", while Adam Rippon, a retired US figure skater, said that he couldn't imagine what Simone felt. It was a pleasure to send her so much love. It is easy to forget that she is still human.Jen Psaki is the White House press secretary and stated that Simone Biles deserved gratitude and support. We are lucky to have the opportunity to see her in action.Unicef USA tweeted "Thanks for being a role-model and showing the world that it's OK prioritize your mental health."
