The “Athlete Of The Year” was awarded to American gymnast Simone Biles.
According to Time Magazine, the 24-year-old, 4x Olympic gold medalist was selected as the recipient of the prestigious honour despite her backing out of the 2020 Olympics.
Biles pulled out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after struggling with mental health issues, including the “Twisties” — where a gymnast becomes disoriented in the air (dangerous when you’re tumbling in the air) — causing her to pull out of the Games.
At the time, Biles tearfully explained her decision to withdraw, explaining she was seeing a therapist to help battle her “demons,” saying “I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being.”
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