We love you, Simone_Biles!
“The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before,” Biles said in the caption.
The 24-year-old's poignant post comes just a few days after she pulled out of the women's team competition following a misstep on the vault. Biles, who is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, attributed the mistake to “the twisties,” a phenomenon well known among gymnasts,. The twisties is a terrifying loss of spatial awareness and muscle memory that can happen while athletes are in the air, and it's sometimes triggered by stress.
“It's like fighting all those demons and coming out here. I have to put my pride aside. I have to do it for the team,” she said, according to. “And then at the end of the day, it's like, ‘You know what, I have to do what is right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and my well-being.’”
Biles's prioritization of her mental well-being echoes that of tennis star Naomi Osaka, who said she would
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Justin Bieber sends support to Simone Biles after she pulls out of Olympic eventSimone Biles sensationally pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics to 'concentrate on her mental health' - now Justin Beiber has lent his support to the gymnastics Olympic champion
Leer más »
Simone Biles Reveals What She 'Never Truly Believed' About Herself Until NowThe star gymnast said it was sparked by the outpouring of love and support in response to her Olympics withdrawal.
Leer más »
Simone Biles is at the women’s all-around gymnastics final as she cheers on Team USAThe Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are underway after the Games were delayed for almost a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Follow here for the latest news on the Summer Olympics.\n
Leer más »
Simone Biles Says Everyone's Support Made Her ‘Realize I’m More Than My Accomplishments and Gymnastics’The Olympian shared her first statement about the public's response to her pulling out of two events for her mental health.
Leer más »
Simone Biles Thankful For Support After Olympics Withdrawal, 'I'm More Than' GymnasticsSimone Biles says she's grateful for all of the love fans have shown her since withdrawing from Olympic events ... explaining it's made her realize she's so much more than gymnastics.
Leer más »