 And President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Badd told a small group of reporters at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, on July 30, that admired the courage of Simon Bowles in confronting mental health challenges. He also offered his support saying they were with her. Superstar Bowles sent shock waves through the Olympic wall on Tuesday, July 27, when she pulled out of the gymnastics team event after one vault and spoke about her mental challenge. The 24-year-old, however, might yet make an appearance at the Tokyo Games as she has not ruled herself out for floor exercise on Monday and Beam on Tuesday. News updates