Warning: the following article contains reference to sexual abuse.

Simone Biles has spoken out about the lasting toll her sexual abuse at the hands of former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has had on her life.

Speaking in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who are examining shortcomings in the FBI’s investigation into Larry Nassar, Biles explained how the impact of the abuse had affected her during her time at the Tokyo Olympic Games, where she withdrew from five events for mental health reasons.

Simone Biles speaks out about the lasting toll Larry Nassar’s abuse has had on her life