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Simone BilesAn American artistic gymnast born in 1997. is at the top of her game. Many call her the greatest gymnast in history. She is the winner of the most World medals ever. And this week, she became the only person ever to win eight US Gymnastics titles.

It is already an amazing story. But her success is even more incredible because it follows a two-year break from gymnastics.

In 2021, Biles pulled out from the Tokyo OlympicsA major international multi-sport event held every four years.. She told fans she needed to spend more time focusing on her mental healthThe part of your health that has to do with your mind, your thoughts and feelings..

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It should not have been such a strange idea, but it was. We are used to treating sportsmen and women as if they are just bodies. They sometimes drop out because they are hurt. But it was very rare for a sports star not to compete because of mental illness.

Biles's decision helped people to understand that even world star athletesSomebody who competes in sports events. are still human beings, with human minds.

This week's success shows that taking the time off has helped Biles. That is why some are now asking if the mind really is the key to everything.

Yes! You need to have a healthy mind to have a healthy body. We know that the power of the mind can make us much stronger.

No! The mind is very powerful - but we still need to look after it. We should not expect too much from it. And Biles could not be a star gymnast without a powerful body too.

Simone Biles - An American artistic gymnast born in 1997.

Olympics - A major international multi-sport event held every four years.

Mental health - The part of your health that has to do with your mind, your thoughts and feelings.

Athletes - Somebody who competes in sports events.