Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final in Tokyo Olympics

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Biles to Compete in Balance Beam Final in Tokyo Olympics

Superstar gymnast Simone Biles will participate Tuesday night in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics, returning to competition after withdrawing from several events in the Games out of fear that she couldn't safely perform.

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