'Get Well Soon': Social Media Filled With Messages of Support for Simone Biles

Simone Biles withdrew from the team gymnastics event on Tuesday due to a medical issue as the U.S. finished second to the ROC.

Simone Biles was the center of attention in the world of sports on Tuesday but not in the way that was expected. 

The four-time gold medalist withdrew from the team gymnastics event during the opening routine after one vault, resulting in an early-morning social media frenzy in the U.S. 

The U.S. team would go on to finish second to the Russian Olympic Committee, ending the Americans' hopes at a third straight title. Speaking to reporters afterward, Biles told The Guardian that her main goal is "to focus on my wellbeing. You know there’s more to life than just gymnastics.” 

But out of the shock of Biles's sudden withdrawal came a flood of positive messages on social media.

Just a friendly reminder: Olympic athletes are human & they’re doing the best they can. It’s REALLY hard to peak at the right moment & do the routine of your life under such pressure. Really hard.

— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) July 26, 2021

Dear @Simone_Biles…

Although I’m just a VERY dumb Sports Stooge, I felt obligated to remind you.

You’re the greatest of all time.. ain’t nothing that happens in Tokyo can change that. Your effort, commitment, and UNBELIEVABLE talent have been a gift to us fans.

Cheers 🐐 pic.twitter.com/APsVSswGdn

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 27, 2021

Sending nothing but love and positivity to the 🐐 @Simone_Biles

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) July 27, 2021

Someone said it best. @Simone_Biles already won. She is a class act. Withdrew from team competion after vault... stayed and cheered on her teammates... got them chalk for their hands.. encouraged.. hugged them. She already won. Congrats on the silver medal! @TeamUSA @USAGym

— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) July 27, 2021

Gratitude and support are what @Simone_Biles deserves. Still the GOAT and we are all just lucky to be able to see her in action. And congrats and tks to the tough as nails #TeamUSA @sunisalee_ , @ChilesJordan, @grace_mccallum2 for being role models and champs

— Jen Psaki (@jrpsaki) July 27, 2021

@Simone_Biles is truly a remarkable HUMAN

— Katelyn Ohashi (@katelyn_ohashi) July 27, 2021