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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]Botany
(70,483 posts)29. She lives part time around Columbus, OH and i saw her once. Tiny little thing.
I hope the press leaves her alone and she can find some peace.
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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