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Simone Biles-Owens

7x time Olympic Champion who recently married Jonathan Owens, the love of her life, is internationally known for speaking up about her mental health and wellness In July 28, 2021 she made a controversial decision to withdraw from the finals of the individual all-around competition, again citing mental health concerns. Although Biles performed a relatively scaled down routine with an easier double pike dismount in the beam final, she won the bronze medal. She called her bronze beam medal her most meaningful one, as she felt it symbolized her focus on mental health and her perseverance. Biles' decision to prioritize her mental health was generally widely praised and credited with starting a wider conversation about the role of mental health in sports.

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