Stressed and "fighting demons" Biles exits the team competition

[Demovictory9]

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Biles-Said-She-Was-Not-in-a-Good-Place-Mentally-16343009.php


In the biggest upset for the United States at the Tokyo Games, Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastics team competition after it had started on Tuesday, handing Russia’s squad a path to the gold medal and ending American domination of the event for more than a decade.

Biles, Team USA’s star, said she pulled out of the event because she wasn’t in the right place mentally to perform the difficult and often dangerous skills she is known for, after feeling so much pressure to be successful. She had been struggling with the stress of being the greatest gymnast in history, she said, and outside expectations were just too hard to combat.

[Lovie777]

1. I thought she was staying for at least two events . . .

[MiniMe]

2. I think she withdrew from the Team competition

I feel really bad for her. The Media really made her the be all, end all of the Olympics. That's a lot of stress.

[global1]

5. Thank You NBC!!! (sarcasm)

[Demovictory9]

7. They make it seem as the gold is hers

[ProfessorGAC]

3. That's A Shame

In interviews, I always got the sense she was wrapped pretty tightly.
Pleasant, thoughtful, & smart, but wrapped tight.
But, world class pressure is a crushing burden.

[enough]

4. She does a great service by being open about this. NT

[peacefreak2.0]

6. I respect her decision.

She might have all the medals in the world, but she still has to take care of herself. This is just as important as her talent and fame. Another good example for everyone.

[Demovictory9]

8. She is getting trashed as a quitter

[demtenjeep]

10. she is also the last one still performing that was sexually assaulted by the physician

the stress and PTSD she must be going through -wow

[moondust]

9. It's okay, Simone.

Please DO NOT do anything "difficult and often dangerous" that you do not feel absolutely confident about doing.

[mcar]

11. The media put so much pressure on her

Hubby and I said on opening night that it was way too much.

[Initech]

12. I can imagine suddenly being world famous would cause anyone to freak the hell out.