“She showed she is a role model, not just an athlete, but a leader for just all people.” New York representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated to TMZ on Capitol Hill as she praised Olympian gymnast Simone Biles on her decision to take a break from competition to focus on her mental health, and soon after, returning to win another medal for Team USA.
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Trump Slams the U.S. Olympics Women’s Soccer Team
Surprisingly, or shall we say, unsurprisingly, former President Trump had some nasty things to say about the U.S. Olympics Women’s Soccer Team on Saturday night. He mocked the athletes and called them “woke losers” for not taking home gold, but the bronze instead.
Why Simone Biles’ Return to the Olympics is an Inspiring Moment for All Athletes
Simone Biles shocked the world last week when she withdrew from multiple events at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Biles got an immense amount of support for putting her mental health first, but she also received backlash for letting her teammates down. The gymnastics stars returned on Tuesday and won bronze in the balance beam competition, and this moment should be an inspiration for athletes around the world.
Caeleb Dressel Wins Gold and Breaks Record in the Men’s 100 M Freestyle Final
The career of swimmer Caeleb Dressel, who headlines the USA Olympics swimming team, has already been illustrious, with many saying he could be the next Michael Phelps – or even better. So, with all eyes on him at the Tokyo Olympics, he has done nothing but continue to impress. On Wednesday, Dressel competed in the men’s 100 M freestyle final, where he blew the field out of the water (couldn’t resist it) and set a new Olympic record.
Simone Biles Withdraws From the 2020 Olympic Team Finals
On Tuesday, gymnastics star Simone Biles shockingly withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics team finals and left the competition after struggling to land a vault. However, Biles said that her decision was not caused by physical injury, but rather emotional.
