ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A little bit of comfort food can go a long way for some people and Imo's Pizza sent a little love to Simone Biles.
The greatest gymnast in the world announced she was withdrawing from the team competition and individual all-around at the Tokyo Olympics due to "mental health." And apparently many people thought some St. Louis style pizza could cure her troubles.
Imo's announced that their pizza had already been sent her way and is awaiting her arrival back home in Houston.
Biles's boyfriend and St. Louis native Johnathan Owens, who is also a defensive back for the Houston Texans, shared a photo of the care package from Imo's on social media. Her apparent love of Imo's all started when she was in St. Louis for the US Olympic Team Trials in late June.
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Biles tweeted after the competition that she was back home "already missing imo’s."
USA Gymnastics announced it will support Biles's decision "wholeheartedly," adding that she would be assessed every day with the possibility of still competing in next week's individual event finals. Jade Carey will participate in her place in the all-around.
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