She took the first step by sitting out the rest of the team event on Tuesday and cheering while her teammates won silver. I simply got so lost my safety was at risk as well as a team medal,” Biles said on Instagram. !”Later, Biles withdrew from the all-around competition held on Thursday, ending her chances of repeating as Olympic all-around champion. Based on scores the gymnasts compiled in the qualifying round, the U.S. can replace Biles only in the vault final. Skinner was relegated to alternate status for the 2016 Rio Olympic team in a controversial decision, and she was an alternate again for the 2019 world championships.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 30, 2021 07:46 UTC