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‘I Just Need To Let The Girls Do It And Focus On Myself’: Simone Biles Speaks After Pulling Out Of Team Final

"We hope America still loves us," she said.

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‘I Just Need To Let The Girls Do It And Focus On Myself’: Simone Biles Speaks After Pulling Out Of Team Final
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Americans woke up Tuesday morning to shocking news — superstar gymnast Simone Biles had withdrawn from the women’s gymnastics all-around team finals. 

On her vault attempt, Biles was supposed to attempt a Yurchenko with two and a half twists, but only completed one and a half twists in the air before landing awkwardly and taking a big step forward. 

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