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Today’s Top Stories from NBC News Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.
Gymnastic superstar Simone Biles took bronze on the balance beam in a dramatic comeback at the Tokyo Olympics. Closer to home, Florida doctors are deeply distressed by the surge of younger, sicker Covid patients and a new Senate report warns that major federal agencies are woefully unprepared for potential cyberattacks.
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Simone Biles fought back her fears and returned to competition Tuesday, bringing home a bronze in the balance beam competition.
Widely considered the world’s best gymnast, Biles, 24, overcame a few small wobbles during her routine, and smiled broadly as she landed on the mat when it concluded.
Last week she stunned spectators by withdrawing during the team gymnastics final. She said the emotional toll of the Tokyo Games, not a physical injury, prompted her to withdraw.
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