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Post by doc on Jul 27, 2021 19:43:29 GMT
I find it odd that Simone Biles works her ass off for 5 years, participates in countless meets, does her routines ad nauseum and then withdraws in the middle of the competition AT THE OLYMPICS for mental health reasons. This young lady was a pillar of strength in the last Olympics, has been through it all before and now the pressure gets to be overwhelming. It's very unfortunate but you would think if anyone could handle it it would be her.
You just wonder if all the outside interferences get to be too much. The interviews, endorsements, her name plastered everywhere. This is a new era of athletes for sure.
I remember in 1972 - Olga Korbut having an absolute meltdown and then coming back and doing a routine on the balance beam that had never been done before. So many kids today are so fragile - back in my day they would have said suck it up and get out there! Very strange.
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Post by Bevo on Jul 27, 2021 21:05:28 GMT
We've come a long way from Kerry Scruggs. :-(
Can you imagine Tom Brady not coming out for the 2nd half of the Super Bowl, because he was "too stressed"?
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Post by Hero on Jul 27, 2021 21:41:58 GMT
The OptOut generation.
What would Kerri Strug do?
Shameful
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Post by doc on Jul 28, 2021 19:43:15 GMT
The OptOut generation. What would Kerri Strug do? Shameful Of course she's being applauded for opting out while other commentators are saying Keri Strug was abused by being encouraged to compete. Tough love is a thing of the past. Biles looked fine cheering her teammates. I also found it odd that they were congratulating the Russian athletes after their routines - athletes who can't even compete under their country name due to a state sanctioned cheating scandal. We'll see if Simone competes in the individual events. I always told my kids you finish what you start. If you want to quit playing after the season that's fine but you finish what you start. But to quit at the Olympics during a competition?! As Bob Dylan said...the times they are a changin'...and not for the better. |
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Post by tigercpa on Jul 28, 2021 21:28:03 GMT
Saw this on twitter:
I think this story has a really simple explanation. In 2016, the Russian hacks revealed that Biles takes methylphenidate (i.e. Ritalin) for ADHD. It's approved use, so not illegal in sport. But methylphenidate is tightly regulated in Japan. 1/2
You can't bring it in, even with prescription. So, Biles is quite possibly competing without the benefit of a drug that she is very accustomed to. Ergo, her mental state is negatively affected and that would explain the current situation.
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Post by Bevo on Jul 29, 2021 3:33:04 GMT
Makes perfect sense
I’ve also read that Biles is a “Queen Bitch”. Totally NOT a team player. And she will 100% participate in the individual events…. Which are more important for endorsement deals (ie: money)
Who knows? We will see.
I chalk it up to a BAD sign. Let’s see where it goes
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