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EXPLAINER: How Biles' withdrawals impact US gymnastics team
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American gymnast Simone Bilesโ decision to withdraw from two key Olympics competitions to focus on her mental well-being changes the landscape somewhat dramatically for the U.S. gymnastics team in coming days.
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Russian team topples American powerhouse with Biles out
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Though the history books may mark Tuesdayโs victory with an asterisk due to American star Simone Bilesโ early withdrawal, the Russian women's gymnastics team's dazzling performance is the result of a concerted transformation since they finished a distant second to the American team at the 2019 World Championship.
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Hungarian traveling circus stays fit for post-COVID opening
Read full article: Hungarian traveling circus stays fit for post-COVID opening
Human and four-legged performers alike are preparing to bring Hungaryโs largest traveling circus back on the road after the COVID-19 pandemic halted its shows for more than a year.