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AngryOldDem

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43. You know, I think it's time to remember they are human beings.

Tue Jul 27, 2021, 06:31 PM

Jul 2021

Biles saying she feels she has the weight of the world on her shoulders — at 24. Naomi Osaka nearly having a breakdown. It’s sad. Nobody should have to deal with such pressure, especially over a sport.

Mental health is more important than a medal. I’m glad to see her putting her own best interests first.

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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

The results are in. madaboutharry Jul 2021 #1

I'm all about no spoilers alert ... aggiesal Jul 2021 #5

Not everyone feels the same. madaboutharry Jul 2021 #12

I know, I've had a long discussion with my brothers and sisters ... aggiesal Jul 2021 #16

I feel so badly for her, I want to give her a hug. Coventina Jul 2021 #2

This is tragic. That poor child. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #3

She's not a child. And it's not tragic. NQAS Jul 2021 #31

Buzz off. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #32

I have 2 grown adult children... AZ8theist Jul 2021 #36

I can't imagine that kind of pressure. And yes, at my age, 24 is certainly a child and I Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #39

NQAS, Exactly right. n/t spike jones Jul 2021 #37

It's fun to use "let's keep things in perspective" as a pretense for LanternWaste Jul 2021 #45

Tragic for her... speaktruthtopower Jul 2021 #48

There has been so much pressure on her Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 #4

Apparently in the post-event presser she denied any physical injury GopherGal Jul 2021 #18

I just want to give her a hug. redstatebluegirl Jul 2021 #6

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

Lots of pressure on this young woman. She's a great athlete, win or lose. jalan48 Jul 2021 #8

Has Faux News Or TFG Attacked Or Criticized Her Yet? nt SoCalDavidS Jul 2021 #9

I feel so bad for her. The pressures she, and the rest of the team experience, are enormous. Javaman Jul 2021 #10

Simone deserves 110% U.S. support. djacq Jul 2021 #11

Sometimes you need to let go and lgive others a chance to shine. Warpy Jul 2021 #13

Betty Okino, Dominique Dawes Sucha NastyWoman Jul 2021 #21

Gabby Douglas too bdamomma Jul 2021 #34

I thought she looked a bit anxious two days ago ... not her usual confidence. Auggie Jul 2021 #14

She's already a hero several times over Orrex Jul 2021 #15

Ditto. n/t iluvtennis Jul 2021 #17

She lives part time around Columbus, OH and i saw her once. Tiny little thing. Botany Jul 2021 #29

;-( elleng Jul 2021 #19

Winning gold Rebl2 Jul 2021 #20

Smart young lady. She knows if she makes a mistake it could be devastating to her body. chowder66 Jul 2021 #22

Now that she went public about sexual abuse by her coach, Greybnk48 Jul 2021 #23

Agree 100% - it's a piece that many people seem to forget. TheRickles Jul 2021 #40

good for her, for recognizing the pressure stillcool Jul 2021 #24

Being famous ain't easy. twodogsbarking Jul 2021 #25

Sad news, but I can't fault her for doing what she feels is necessary. groundloop Jul 2021 #26

If she is not focused and in the moment it is dangerous to try the things GumboYaYa Jul 2021 #27

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

I noticed that bdamomma Jul 2021 #33

may she find llashram Jul 2021 #35

perhaps an alternative performer should be allowed to take her place nt msongs Jul 2021 #38

That is NOT a decision anyone makes lightly. Withywindle Jul 2021 #41

I saw a clip of her a couple of nights ago while passing a TV in a restaurant jmbar2 Jul 2021 #42

You know, I think it's time to remember they are human beings. AngryOldDem Jul 2021 #43

It says a lot about their character Sucha NastyWoman Jul 2021 #44

she sounds like someone badly in need of a break Skittles Jul 2021 #46

As a former college athlete at a big school my take on this is totally different than most people. WhoWoodaKnew Jul 2021 #47

I've Thought About RobinA Jul 2021 #49

I want to win. I don't care about being a bigger fish WhoWoodaKnew Jul 2021 #50

Had she continued, it may have cost the TEAM TexasBushwhacker Jul 2021 #51