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September 15, 2021

US Olympic gymnasts slam Nassar investigation, allege FBI 'turned a blind eye,' falsified report

Olympic champions, heroes to young women and girls across the nation for their athletic achievements, on Wednesday served as champions for survivors of sexual abuse as they demanded accountability for those who enabled Larry Nassar, who abused them and dozens of others for years.

September 15, 2021

Simone Biles details how Nassar's abuse impacted Tokyo Olympics: 'I never should have been left alone'

Simon Biles revealed Wednesday that the sexual abuse she suffered by disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar had a direct impact on her mental health at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games this summer where she unexpectedly withdrew from several events.

September 15, 2021

Cruz praises courage of US gymnasts testifying about FBI Larry Nassar investigation: 'System needs to change'

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, thanked Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Maggie Nichols for appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to speak out against the failures of the FBI in investigating serial abuser Larry Nassar.

September 7, 2021

Simone Biles reminds critics of her achievements: 'I can’t hear you over my 7 Olympic medals'

Simone Biles on Sunday posted a photo of her silver and bronze medals from the Tokyo Olympics and took issue with those who criticized her for dropping out of some events to get a handle on her mental well-being.

September 1, 2021

Simone Biles' boyfriend added to Texans' practice squad after being released

Jonathan Owens, who is dating Olympian Simone Biles, was released by the Houston Texans on Tuesday.

August 6, 2021

Simone Biles receives hero's welcome upon return to Texas

Simone Biles returned to Houston and received a hero’s welcome after medaling in the Tokyo Olympics.

August 6, 2021

Simone Biles' NFL boyfriend was 'sick' watching superstar gymnast struggle at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles’ boyfriend, Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens, said Thursday he tried his best to keep the superstar American gymnast’s head held high while she dealt with the “twisties” and other mental hurdles a world away at the Tokyo Olympics.

August 5, 2021

Simone Biles grateful for being able to use 'secret' Japan gym to keep skills sharp during break

Simone Biles said Wednesday she was “thankful” to be able to use a “secret” gym to prepare for the balance beam event while she took a mental health break during the Tokyo Olympics.

August 4, 2021

Simone Biles suggests Larry Nassar's abuse may have weighed on her at Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles suggested Wednesday that sexual abuse by disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar may have led to her brief withdrawal from Tokyo Olympics events.

August 4, 2021

Simone Biles to 'relish' Tokyo Olympics, consider 2024 Paris Games

Simone Biles indicated Wednesday she could be up to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and possibly set a record for most medals by an American Olympic gymnast.