TOKYO - Members of the International Olympic Committee voted Thursday to award Simone Biles the first-ever Olympic Non-Participation Trophy for her decision to pull out of this week's gymnastics competition.

"It takes a great deal of courage and dedication to participate in the Olympics," a spokesman for the IOC said. "However, it takes even MORE courage and MORE dedication not to participate. Thus, we have decided to give Ms. Biles this prestigious award for non-participation in our sport."

CNN's Don Lemon called Biles's decision not to compete stunning and brave. "Ms. Biles is truly an American hero for stepping down to focus on her mental health," he noted. "I've endured similar emotional struggles myself, but I have not been in a position to step down because of my important role as

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