GOLDEN GIRLS: Russian team clinch Olympic gymnastics title to end US dominance in dramatic final after Biles withdraws
A tense final at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre witnessed the shock early departure of American four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles, who pulled out after the vault.
The US team later described Biles as having a “medical issue” and the 24-year-old star continued to support her team from the sidelines, although her departure had undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to her team.