Posted on 07/27/2021 9:03:04 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
“None of us is really in a position to judge from the comfort of our living rooms.“
O cmon man.
Judging world class athletes from our safe quiet living rooms is half the fun.
EVERYONE can be a expert on Olympic level competition that way.
I have no problem with her withdrawing...BEFORE the qualifying rounds. Save us the drama.
There are rumors of a rule change targeting her. Maybe her Ritalin waver got pulled, that being an illegal substance in Japan.
Why does Simone need Ritalin?
This article is bullshit. She is the GOAT in the world of gymnastics. Most of her teammates weren’t even born when she became a world-class gymnast. Gymnastics at the highest level in incredibly stressful, both mentally and physically.
Most world-class gymnasts are done by the time they are in their early 30s.
-PJ
RE: Most world-class gymnasts are done by the time they are in their early 30s.
Simone is just 24.
OMG I cannot imagine the amount of pressure she was under to repeat or even excel beyond her past achievements. At some point the woman has the right to say she is done competing.
The Olympics are NOT an obligation to anyone. It’s sports, not a life or death situation. She has my full support.
RE: At some point the woman has the right to say she is done competing.
My question is ... why didn’t she do that BEFORE going to Tokyo? Why the last minute announcement?
Somebody got to her. China? Russia? The Committee ought to sue to investigate her bank account.
Since 1972, the ages of all-around winners have been 19, 14, 18, 16, 19, 15, 17, 20, 16, 18, 16, 19.
At 24, Simone Biles is ancient by elite gymnast standards.
I gotta say, THAT was funny!
I meant to post “early 20s”
See #26 above.
Side effect of using Ritalin to treat ADD may be unusual ability to focus.
Yes. I think we don’t know enough and we should not be judging her as we haven’t been in her shoes
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