(CNN) Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, USA Gymnastics announced on Wednesday. USA Gymnastics said it supported her decision "wholeheartedly," adding in its statement that Biles would be assessed every day. "After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health," read a statement on the USA Gymnastics' Twitter account. "Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next week's individual event finals. Jade Carey, who had the ninth highest score in qualifications, will participate in her place in the all-around.

Source: CNN July 28, 2021 06:36 UTC