IOC boss praises Simone Biles for speaking up about mental health

Published on July 30, 2021 - Duration: 01:09s

IOC boss praises Simone Biles for speaking up about mental health

IOC chief Thomas Bach believes US superstar Simone Biles has shown "Olympic spirit at its best" by cheering on her fellow gymnasts despite being sidelined with mental health concerns in Tokyo.


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