Simone Biles is set to take part in the balance beam final of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday after dropping out of the other events she qualified for.
USA Gymnastics made the announcement early Monday, adding that Suni Lee will also be competing for beam gold.
Biles cited mental health and a case of the "twisties" in withdrawing from the all-around competition and three subsequent event finals, including Monday's floor final. Biles took to social media last Friday saying that she felt her "mind and body are simply not in sync" when explaining her case of the "twisties."
Biles took the bronze media on beam in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and is the three-time world champion in the event. Biles won four gold medals, including the individual all-around, at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
The balance beam event on Tuesday will be her last chance to win a gold medal in Tokyo.
Following Biles's decision to drop out and her speaking of her mental health, Biles received an outpouring of support from people including Michelle Obama and International Olympic Commission (IOC) President Thomas Bach.
Biles took to twitter on Saturday to thank her fans for their support. the outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before.
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) July 29, 2021