re: Simone Biles says she ‘broke down’ after husband Jonathan Owens’ viral interview

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he took up an Olympic spot someone who wanted to compete could have used.

She didnt have "mental health issues" she had a bad performance and was afraid to compete.

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She didn't have the issues going in. She earned her Olympic spot.

Yes the mental health issue was probably just a made up excuse, but it doesn't change the fact that her not competing was a good call on her part.

She was/is the best gymnast in the world, and during warmups developed a glitch where she couldn't perform at her best. The US had far and away the best team and had the depth. As far as what was best for the team, it was the right call. Coming up with a mental health excuse after was a bad call.