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Like many around the world, I was ecstatic to tune into the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Even though I am not much of a sports fan, I enjoy watching the Olympics. Olympians hold a special place in my heart because of their hardwork and dedication to strive for a dream that only comes every four years. The raw emotion and inspiring stories of adversity is what makes the Olympics so special. I was especially looking forward to watching Simone Biles, aka The GOAT (greatest of all time), lead the women’s U.S Gymnastics team. Since I first saw Biles back in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, I have been in awe of her strength, courage, and bravery both on and off the competition floor. My admiration of her grew when she decided not to compete in the team, floor, vault, and uneven bars final events due to her struggles with mental health and the “twisties.” Simone Biles is not only the GOAT, for her amazing gymnastics career but also for walking away from the competition floor to protect and prioritize her mental health.