Simone Biles: Mental health advocacy part of post-Olympic tour
The HinduSimone Biles didn't plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports. “I wouldn’t change anything for the world,” said Biles, who left Japan with a silver medal from the team competition and an individual bronze on balance beam. “I gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about their mental health and their well-being and learn that you can put yourself first before the athlete.” It's a message that will be part of the post-Olympic Gold Over America Tour Biles is headlining this fall. “And it’s just something that took hold of me your body and your mind tells you when enough is enough.” While Biles' decision received the predictable backlash on social media, she called the support she's received since returning from Japan two weeks ago overwhelming. We have to make sure we’re still out there doing what made us who we are.” Biles also extended a tour invitation to Olympic all-around champion Sunisa Lee, who began her freshman year at Auburn last week.