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Catholics see challenging balance in Simone Biles' decisions at Olympics

When Simone Biles, described as the world's greatest gymnast, announced July 27 she would not be competing in a team event with the U.S. women's Olympics gymnastics team and the next day withdrew from the all-around final, many people were shocked, but many supported her decision to prioritize her mental health.

Gymnast keeps rosary -- a gift from her mom -- close when she completes

RIO DE JANEIRO — U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles says when she travels, she sometimes takes with her a statue of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes, and she also carries a rosary her mother gave her.

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