While she also adds that she “prays that” [Simone] can compete in the all-around finals, “said Aly also that Simone’s health should come first, explaining,” She is human, and I think people sometimes forget that. “During the interview, Aly also speculated that Biles possibly “lost in the air” or previously injured during a maneuver, which is “very common”.

Gymnast McKayla Skinner also spoke to the Today show after the news. “My heart broke for her; I can’t imagine what she’s going through,” she shared. “I don’t really know what happened … I’m not sure if anything has hurt her lately.”