TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready for the spotlight.
Only, as the women's gymnastics team final approached on Tuesday night, something felt off for the American star. So rather than push through the doubts that crept into her head as she's done so many times before, she decided enough was enough.
Biles withdrew from the competition following one rotation, a stunning decision that opened the door for the team Russian Olympic Committee to surge to gold. Her American teammates held on for silver after the 24-year-old realized following a shaky vault she wasn't in the right headspace to compete. Read more:
Here's a roundup of more of the latest stories from Tokyo, including an updated medal count, TV schedule and photo gallery, plus a look ahead to what's in store for Wednesday:
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR
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MEDAL COUNT
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TV SCHEDULE
All times Eastern
NBC
Noon-5 p.m.: canoe slalom, women's beach volleyball, cycling, women's 3v3 basketball, swimming, diving.
8 p.m.-midnight: swimming (live); gymnastics, women's team final.
12:35 a.m.-2 a.m. (Wed.): cycling, women's team trial; women's water polo, U.S. vs. Hungary (live).
CNBC
8 p.m. Tuesday-2 a.m. Wednesday: rowing and cycling (live), beach volleyball.
NBCSN
Various sports throughout the day Tuesday.
8 p.m. Tuesday-2 a.m. Wednesday: women's basketball, women's soccer, women's volleyball.
OLYMPIC CHANNEL
Through 4 p.m.: tennis.
10 p.m. Tuesday-2 a.m. Wednesday: tennis.
PEACOCK
12:40 a.m. Wednesday: men's basketball, U.S. vs. Iran.
6:15 a.m. Wednesday: men’s gymnastics all-around
USA
Noon-2 p.m.: Women's soccer, Canada vs. Great Britain
2-6 p.m.: rugby, weightlifting, taekwondo, boxing, women's basketball
6-8 p.m.: women's soccer, U.S. vs. Australia
8 p.m. Tuesday-2 a.m. Wednesday (live): beach volleyball; table tennis; men's volleyball, U.S. vs. Tunisia; slalom canoeing.
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