in an NBC puff-piece interview July 26, she mentioned how hard it has become to keep up the constant training, deal with the constant injuries, and how her body has less energy compared to the olympics 5 years ago.
I found it surprisingly downbeat for NBC coverage and no one commented on it.
It clearly showed her true mindset though.
My comment on another thread:
Some of these athletes seem to be getting some poor mental coaching. Why do they have mental health, anxiety and depression issues at this level? Part of being a top athlete is being prepared to handle the pressure of competition and the glare of publicity.
No one forced her to compete in the games, someone else could have taken her spot instead of her
The kid is burned out. Really sad because she has a God given talent. Hope she finds her way..
Maybe because no one watched it.
Elite gymnastics training is ghastly for both the physical and psychological health of the athletes. From the time they show an aptitude at 5 or 6 years old, they rarely have anything like a normal day of life until they quit.
A healthier society wouldn’t celebrate and support this.