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Simone Biles says she was sexually abused by USA team doctor Larry Nassar in #MeToo Twitter post

Biles, who won four gold medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics: Getty Images
Biles, who won four gold medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics: Getty Images

Olympic champion Simone Biles has said she was sexually abused by Team USA's former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

Nassar is serving 60 years in prison for having child sex abuse images on his computer and is awaiting sentence after admitting assaulting female gymnasts.

Four-time Olympic champion Biles, who won team, all-around, vault and floor exercise gold medals at Rio 2016, has said she was also abused by Nassar.

The 20-year-old Biles posted a statement on Twitter that read: "Most of you know me as a happy, giggly, and energetic girl. But lately... I've felt a bit broken and the more I try to shut off the voice in my head the louder it screams.