Why Simone Biles said ‘no’
Episode Date: July 29, 2021The 24-year-old champion Simone Biles surprised the world this week by pulling out of the Olympics, saying she needed to look after her mental health....
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1701 episodes transcribedThe 24-year-old champion Simone Biles surprised the world this week by pulling out of the Olympics, saying she needed to look after her mental health....
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