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In reply to the discussion: Distraught Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics team final: 'I was still struggling with some things' [View all]GumboYaYa
(5,942 posts)27. If she is not focused and in the moment it is dangerous to try the things
she does in gymnastics.
We had a really good gymnastics team at my high school. One of the coaches was an assistant on the US Olympic team. I remember being in the gym and seeing (and hearing) some horrendous injuries from the gymnasts who were practicing. The best make it look easy, but it is an incredibly dangerous sport.
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Distraught Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics team final: 'I was still struggling with some things' [View all]
aggiesal
Jul 2021
OP
I can't imagine that kind of pressure. And yes, at my age, 24 is certainly a child and I
Scrivener7
Jul 2021
#39
I think she a strong person and she'll be fine. Now if the press would quit it's diagnosing ...
marble falls
Jul 2021
#7
I feel so bad for her. The pressures she, and the rest of the team experience, are enormous.
Javaman
Jul 2021
#10
Smart young lady. She knows if she makes a mistake it could be devastating to her body.
chowder66
Jul 2021
#22
I am glad she stopped so that she didn't hurt herself. She is still the greatest! nt
joetheman
Jul 2021
#28
Her mental and physical well being are light years more important than a chunk of metal.
roamer65
Jul 2021
#30
As a former college athlete at a big school my take on this is totally different than most people.
WhoWoodaKnew
Jul 2021
#47