Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Simone Biles shrugs and says 'there's more to life than just gymnastics' after making a shock exit from team final 'to focus on her mental health' - clearing the way for Russia to take gold in a dramatic upset at the Tokyo Olympics
Daily Mail ^ | 7/27/2021 | CHARLIE LANKSTON

Posted on 07/27/2021 9:15:54 AM PDT by marcusmaximus

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles took a cue from tennis pro Naomi Osaka by pulling out of the team final after a shock error on her first event, insisting that she needed to 'focus on her mental health' because 'there is more to life than just' sport.

Speaking about her sensational exit from competition, which cleared the way for Team USA's Russian rivals to claim gold in a dramatic upset, the 24-year-old revealed that it came as a result of her personal mental health struggles and her desire to prioritize her 'wellbeing'.

'To focus on my wellbeing,' she told reporters of her reasons for pulling out of the competition following a sensational flub on the vault, echoing the statement issued by Naomi, 23, when she pulled out of the French Open earlier this year because of her own mental health struggles.

Shrugging, Simone added: 'And you know, there's more to life than just gymnastics.

'It is very unfortunate that it has to happen at this stage because I definitely wanted this Olympics to go a little bit better but again, we'll take it one day at a time and we're going to see how the rest goes.'

The gymnast also insisted that her decision to pull out of the competition after just one event - when she was due to take part in all four - was made, in part, to help her team, saying that she 'didn't want to risk the team medal' with 'her screw up'.

'I thought it was best that these girls took over the job which they absolutely did,' she continued. 'They are Olympic silver medalists now and they should be really proud of themselves now for how well they did last minute.'

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: broke; chat; choke; metoo; narcissist; olympics; quitter; selfiegeneration; simonebiles; snowflake; sports; woke; wokechoke; wokeolympics
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121-139 next last
To: marcusmaximus

We are not the people we once were....


41 posted on 07/27/2021 9:36:24 AM PDT by shadowlands1960 (“Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” CSL)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

If it truly is either a physical or most likely a mental health issue, this decision should have been made before the Trials. Let some other hard working deserving athlete compete in that spot and have their opportunity to shine.


42 posted on 07/27/2021 9:36:46 AM PDT by copaliscrossing (The truth is always your friend.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=Simone+Biles&atb=v1-1&iax=images&ia=images

Looking at images, she’s either all smiles when she’s getting positive attention or otherwise looks like she’s not a happy camper.

We used to call that being a spoiled brat.


43 posted on 07/27/2021 9:37:34 AM PDT by Pollard
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: caww

and I think if she knew that if they won they would have knelt for the flag or something..I dont buy that theory, because even if they all did, if she stood up for the flag that is what would have happened..and honestly watching those girls perform, I doubt they would have knelt for the flag just dont see it..so I think Simone quit on the team for whatever reason she chose to, either way it was selfish, if she didnt want to go to the Olympics fine, someone else could have taken her spot, but she chose to go there and instead of finishing with the team, bailed on them


44 posted on 07/27/2021 9:37:43 AM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: Repealthe17thAmendment

See my post #39 for the GOAT.


45 posted on 07/27/2021 9:37:49 AM PDT by Qui is (Biden spews and Harris swallows)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

So sad to see a great gymnast whose legacy will be that of a quitter.


46 posted on 07/27/2021 9:38:11 AM PDT by Chauncey Gardiner
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PGR88

No one forced her to compete in the games, someone else could have taken her spot instead of her


47 posted on 07/27/2021 9:38:15 AM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

SHE CHOKED!!!


48 posted on 07/27/2021 9:38:59 AM PDT by BiglyCommentary
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BiglyCommentary; All

Simone Biles: ‘Being Head Star Isn’t an Easy Feat’

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3979634/posts


49 posted on 07/27/2021 9:40:25 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

Mental Health?

We’ve come a long way since ATLANTA 1996, When an injured Kerri Strug REFUSED TO QUIT and landed on one leg in the vault to help her team win GOLD.

I Never heard Kerri Strug whine and moan about her “mental health” or even her injury. All we know is she tried her best under the circumstances and refused to give up. Now THAT is the spirit and courage of a true Olympian

I weep for the future.


50 posted on 07/27/2021 9:40:40 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MarvinStinson
Check out her left ankle...


51 posted on 07/27/2021 9:41:37 AM PDT by econjack
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

This is the screening process in military special forces. Finding the guys who mentally quit before their body physically quits. She just spectacularly failed.


52 posted on 07/27/2021 9:41:52 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: KobraKai

Simone Biles: ‘Being Head Star Isn’t an Easy Feat’

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3979634/posts


53 posted on 07/27/2021 9:41:54 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: Crolis
Americans tend to not like it when they perceive a quitter or sore loser.

Well, some Americans. Democrats these days have built an entire voting base off quitters.

As for Biles, I'm inclined to think innocent until proven otherwise. She's a great athlete, and the US would have had zero chance at a gold without her on the team. She (along with a lot of other girls) was sexually abused by Larry Nasser, the USOC team physician - who knows what she's dealing with.
54 posted on 07/27/2021 9:42:01 AM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: frogjerk

Definitely no Mary Lou is she?


55 posted on 07/27/2021 9:42:14 AM PDT by Mathews (It's all gravy, baby!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: PGR88

The kid is burned out. Really sad because she has a God given talent. Hope she finds her way..


56 posted on 07/27/2021 9:42:40 AM PDT by mware (RETIRED)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: proud American in Canada

Whatever happened to Bruce Jenner? Seemed like the type who could run for political office but haven’t heard from him in years.


57 posted on 07/27/2021 9:43:10 AM PDT by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: SMARTY

—Said NO Olympic competitor, EVER!”

Or maybe not.

She’s the Most Dominant Cyclist in the World. And She’s About to Retire in Her Prime.

“It’s essential to note that Van der Breggen’s exit is also driven by another ambition: she’s eager to have children. “My husband is older than me and if you want to start a family, you need to think about it,” she says matter-of-factly.

“Winning races is important, but I don’t think that’s the end-all deal for someone like Anna,” says Frattini. She says it was noteworthy that van der Breggen went public early about her desire to start a family; top female athletes, worried about contracts and sponsors, can be guarded about sharing such plans.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/anna-van-der-breggen-tokyo-olympics-cycling-11627031387


58 posted on 07/27/2021 9:43:21 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: romanesq

She should have stood on a balance beam and screamed “NO MAS, NO MAS”. Wait ... that was done already minus the balance beam.


59 posted on 07/27/2021 9:43:22 AM PDT by BiglyCommentary
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: marcusmaximus

“Traitor to her teammates”? I thought she pulled out because of an injury to her foot / ankle during a landing while performing on the horse. If she’d tried to continue, injured, and failed, what would you be saying?


60 posted on 07/27/2021 9:43:28 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121-139 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson