Instead, Biles has become front page news for her willingnessnotto bring home the gold.
While Biles received some criticism for choosing not to compete, she alsogarnered supportfrom around the globe.
That decision ended up winning her a bronze medal, something that actually surprised her.

“I was just going out there doing this for me.
To have one more opportunity to be at the Olympics meant the world to me.”
… We do not have to choose between our performance and ourselves and our health," she said.

“Her bravery was a huge example to everybody.