Get All Access for $5/mo

Simone Biles to Return for Final Team USA Event at Tokyo Olympics The star gymnast, who sparked worldwide conversation after withdrawing from competition last week, will take part in Tuesday's balance beam final, USA Gymnastics confirms.

By Kenny Herzog Edited by Jessica Thomas

Simone Biles is having her Daniel LaRusso moment. After withdrawing from several events at this year's Summer Olympics due to psychological and physiological setbacks, the four-time gold medalist is gonna fight one last time for glory in Tokyo.

Team USA Gymnastics tweeted this morning that Biles, who last competed on July 28, will indeed vie for victory at tomorrow's balance beam final, which is also the women's gymnastics squad's ultimate event overall.

Biles will take to the beam alongside Suni Lee, who stepped up to claim gold — the first-ever Hmong American athlete do so — in the women's all-around on July 29 in her teammate's absence.

Related: Simone Biles Receives Outpouring of Support From Sponsors: 'We Are in Awe of You'

Kenny Herzog

Entrepreneur Staff

Digital Content Director

Kenny Herzog is currently Digital Content Director at Entrepreneur Media. Previously, he has served as Editor in Chief or Managing Editor for several online and print publications, and contributed his byline to outlets including Rolling Stone, New York Magazine/Vulture, Esquire, The Ringer, Men's Health, TimeOut New York, A.V. Club, Men's Journal, Mic, Mel, Nylon and many more.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Business Process

How CEOs Can Take Control of Their Emails and Achieve Inbox Zero

Although there are many methodologies that leaders can use to manage their emails effectively, a consistent and thought-through process is the most effective way to systemize and respond to emails and is a step of stewardship for the effective leader.

Side Hustle

'Hustling Every Day': These Friends Started a Side Hustle With $2,500 Each — It 'Snowballed' to Over $500,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

Paris Emily Nicholson and Saskia Teje Jenkins had a 2020 brainstorm session that led to a lucrative business.

Business News

Former Steve Jobs Intern Says This Is How He Would Have Approached AI

The former intern is now the CEO of AI and data company DataStax.

Marketing

5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Giving a Presentation

Are you tired of enduring dull presentations? Over the years, I have compiled a list of common presentation mistakes and how to avoid them. Here are my top five tips.

Science & Technology

5 Automation Strategies Every Small Business Should Follow

It's time we make IT automation work for us: streamline processes, boost efficiency and drive growth with the right tools and strategy.