Simone Biles’decision to withdraw from the 2020Olympic gamesin Tokyo came as a great surprise and disappointment to many.

“The Olympics is overwhelming.

Allow us to become vulnerable.

Michael Phelps at the Olympics

Commenting further on Biles' withdrawal, Michael added that his heart broke upon hearing the news.

“We’re human beings, nobody is perfect.

It’s ok to not be ok …

Michael Phelps at the Olympics

It’s a tough situation,” he told NBC.

It is so much bigger than we could even ever imagine.

I think that’s a good message for all of us.”

Simone Biles competing at the Olympics

She’s human, and I think sometimes people forget that" (viaTODAY).