Posted on 07/27/2021 9:38:49 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles pulled out of the team finals on Tuesday after struggling to land a vault, telling NBC’s “TODAY” show that while she feels good physically, things “vary” from an emotional standpoint.
“Physically, I feel good,” she told Hoda Kotb in an exclusive interview after her withdrawal. “Emotionally, it varies on the time and moment. Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn’t an easy feat.”
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Me, I'm needing more info before I come down on the athlete; and, my first inclination is for a more compassionate opinion unless something bad emerges.
What would be "something bad"?
Any 'victim' anything, and I would withdraw my kind first inclination.
After thinking about it again, I think you are correct.
She is 24 years old. Younger people have taken up arms and defended their country.
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