Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles dropped out early in the team finals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The four-time Olympic champion from the USA broke off her participation on Tuesday after the first device.
The 24-year-old had previously received an unusually low rating of 13.766 points for her jump.
She then left the hall with the American team doctor, to which she returned a short time later with a bandage on her right leg.
On the second device, the uneven bars, Biles was replaced by Jordan Chiles, who was listed as a substitute on the start list.
The exceptional gymnast Biles should actually compete on all four machines.
At first it was unclear what exactly Biles was missing.
In addition to an injury, there was speculation about mental problems.
However, there was initially no confirmation.
After some time, the American association announced officially on Twitter: “Simone Biles left the team final for a medical reason.
It is examined daily to obtain approval for future competitions. "
However, US Gymnastics did not give any details, which did not solve the mystery of Biles.
Already in the qualification last Sunday, Biles had not been able to meet the expectations placed in them.
However, despite numerous blunders, she was the best of the four-way battle between floor, balance beam, jump and uneven bars.
On Monday, she complained about the enormous pressure on Instagram.
“It wasn't an easy day or my best, but I got through it.
I truly feel like I have the burden of the world on my shoulders right now.
I know I brush it off and make it look like the pressure doesn't affect me, but damn it, sometimes it's tough hahaha, ”she wrote.