While critics accused Simone Biles of abandoning her team — when in truth she showed trust in her teammates to perform under unimaginably tough circumstances — other athletes quickly came to her support.
with good humor by wearing leotards cheekily adorned with a glittery goat.
and the expectations Biles faced as a potential six-time gold medalist here, and a toxic brew began to percolate.Biles, 24, long ago took the vital step of seeking help for the anxiety and doubts that recently eroded her confidence on the gym floor. Even so, her nerves resurfaced publicly in Tokyo. During the team competition she didn’t know where she was in the air on a vault, a terrifying and potentially debilitating state of disorientation that gymnasts call “the twisties.
“We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many.”
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