PARIS : Simone Biles is known for her high-flying, boundary-pushing gymnastics skills, but she can be just as impressive off the competition mat in her support for fellow athletes.
FILE PHOTO: Jul 25, 2024; Paris, France; Simone Biles during a practice session before the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
"Not only standing up for herself and her mental health but also fighting for us to get a seat the overly packed bus toward the arena," German Sarah Voss, 24, posted on her Instagram stories following Thursday's podium practice. Voss's teammate, three-time Olympian Pauline Schaefer-Betz, also excitedly posted a story earlier this week after receiving Biles' pin.
Biles may be the most decorated gymnast on the World stage, but she has battled mental health issues in the past and now uses her experiences to inspire and support other athletes.
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