While the conversation around the subject is constantly evolving, Biles' return to the sport she dominated for nearly a decade suggests an athlete who wants to go out on her own terms. The 26-year-old Biles has also become one of the most vocal advocates for athletes finding space to protect their mental health after her stand in Japan put the issue front and center. She headlined her post-Olympic tour in the fall of 2021 and married NFL player Jonathan Owens - now a defensive back for the Green Bay Packers - this spring. The last two years have been a whirlwind of sorts. She hinted at the Paris 2024 Olympics but only after taking a lengthy break. She served as a cheerleader as her American teammates won the team silver then sat out the all-around, vault and floor exercise finals she had qualified for while dealing with what is known as “the twisties” - a gymnastics term for when an athlete loses their spatial awareness when airborne.īiles returned for the balance beam final, where she won a bronze medal that tied Shannon Miller's record for most Olympic medals by an American female gymnast. 5 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.īiles has taken most of the last two years off following her eventful stay in Japan, where her decision to remove herself from multiple events to focus on her mental health shifted the focus from the games themselves to the overall wellness of the athletes. USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday that Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, is part of the women's field for the single-day event set for Aug. The gymnastics superstar plans to return to competition at the US Classic outside Chicago in early August, her first event since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Saudi volleyball team won against Tanzania and Botswana in Group B in other competitions, scoring 2-0 in each match. Maha Al-Juffali, met with the athlete and congratulated him on his outstanding performance.Īl-Juffali praised the athlete's efforts and achievement. The Saudi runner also pointed out that his ambition does not stop at this medal, and he is striving to get more medals in the upcoming competitions of the World Games.Īfter his victory, the President of the Saudi Special Olympics Board, Dr. Thamer said the race was not easy, with competition from distinguished players in his category. Maltese runner Jack Gatt came in second and won the silver medal, while Spanish runner David Marti won the bronze medal by taking third place. Saudi runner Thamer Ahmed won the gold medal by coming in first place in the 800m race held on the athletics track at the Olympic Village with a time of 2 minutes and 30.08 seconds. The Saudi Special Olympics team has won a gold medal in the athletics competitions at the 16th Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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