Appreciation thread for Simone Biles

[SheltieLover]

Simone, you are the greatest gymnast who has ever competed!

Now you are leading the call to destigmatize mental health concerns and, in so doing, you empower others to step back from chasing their goals in order to heal.

[Corgigal]

1. Love her,

we all want her to be safe.

[MLAA]

2. Simone, you are the best!

Amazing athlete, smart, kind, beautiful. You get to be you in whatever way works for you. You are the best and always will be.

[Silver Gaia]

3. I have the utmost admiration and respect for her.

She owes us nothing. We owe her. She has given us so much of herself, of her life. She has exemplified fearlessness and self-confidence, and this is just another example of that. It took COURAGE to withdraw, not fear. She was able to rationally assess her condition and make a decision that I am sure she knew some would try to use to belittle her, yet she still did what she felt was best not only for herself, but for her team. She earns my respect.

And my love. 🥰

[Leith]

8. That's what I was thinking!

But you said it better.

[Silver Gaia]

33. Thanks!

[Shellback Squid]

4. Bravo!!!

[luvs2sing]

5. The main reason she is alive and physically healthy..

after that vault is that she is the world’s greatest gymnast. I think she saved her own life in more ways than one. I’ve always been creeped out by gymnastics, but she will always be the GOAT in my book. I have unlimited respect and admiration for her.

[GopherGal]

6. It must have taken a great deal of strength...

Physical strength to save that aborted vault and land without injuring herself.

Mental/emotional strength to do what was right for herself by withdrawing from the competition, knowing she'd face criticism in some (Piers-Morgan-y) corners.

Still the GOAT

[alittlelark]

7. GOAT !!!

[demtenjeep]

9. She is amazing

I love her

[oasis]

10. Best ever.

[raging moderate]

11. Hang in there, Simone Biles!

You are great!

[Cracklin Charlie]

12. Trailblazer!

Strength, talent, and courage…all in a tiny little package.

Small but mighty.

[spanone]

13. 🇺🇸K&R🇺🇸

[BeckyDem]

14. Outstanding athlete, outstanding human being.

Survivor of horror, and a team player.

I wish you all the best, take all the time you need. Hugs too.

[paleotn]

15. One of the greatest athletes of all time.

She is a force of nature.

[Auggie]

16. K&R

[Fla Dem]

17. A talented, accomplished young woman with nothing to apologize for to ANYONE!

[DinahMoeHum]

18. She doesn't owe anyone, especially USA Gymnastics, squat.

That org needs to be decapitated, dismantled, and rebuilt from the ground up.

Given what they did all these years in covering up the crimes of Larry Nassar and the abuses of certain coaches, it seems Lady Karma picked the right time to smack their asses with a Louisville Slugger.

As for SB, may she find healing. She should be in touch with other athletes who have dealt with similar issues (Michael Phelps, Allison Schmitt, Royce White, etc)

[Aristus]

19. You are the best, Simone!

[skylucy]

20. Love her!

[appmanga]

21. She's a wonderful young woman...

...and I have to wonder if not just the pressure of competing, but the questions and controversy about the German team decision to wear less revealing uniforms might have triggered something in her. This should be the last Olympics where any female athlete has to be nearly undressed to do what they love.

[Ferrets are Cool]

22. K and R

[Biophilic]

23. Simone, you are an amazing young woman. I love watching you do your gymnastics

and I love, even more, watching you be an extraordinary human being. You go girl. There are many, many of us proud of and supporting you.

[Ilsa]

24. Awesome young lady! nt

[DanieRains]

25. Whatever You Need Simone Take It

You will always be the greatest, in more ways than one.

God Bless You.

[spooky3]

26. You are the CEO of your own life! We support you. Nt

[Bluethroughu]

27. She is putting her own human needs above career goals.

That's the kind of Leaders we need moving forward, to further humanity!

She takes home a gold, in this teaching moment.

[Jon King]

28. As the parent of elite level tennis juniors I say to her critics....

FU. It is absolutely epic what young people in many sports, especially those requiring individual activities, deal with. No time outs, no substitutions when injured, they perform time after time after time under pressure.

Simone is an inspiration to young athletes around the world and her critics are beyond worthless.

[rurallib]

29. The best is yet to come!

Thank you. Simone!

[XanaDUer2]

30. I empathize with her

what she did is not easy

[AllaN01Bear]

31. hear her.

[DallasNE]

32. Have Immense Respect

As the father of a daughter with mental health issues I can emphasize with what you are going through so the work you are doing is greatly appreciated. A world champ on so many levels. I wish you the best going forward and appreciate the amazing performances you have blessed us with. Gook luck.

[LiberalLoner]

34. Simone, I love you and respect you!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹