re: Simone Biles with a message for all the girls out there

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Because it hit her DURING competition. She hadn't felt exactly right. But she had never bailed on a skill. She bailed and was lost on the vault she competed. At that point, she knew the team was better without her.

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Yeah. Losing your sense of balance in gymnastics can be deadly. As a 24 year old gymnast she has a lifetime of injuries that likely include concussions that could be triggered by having a tough landing or simply spinning too much. From what I read she had been taking anxiety meds for the sexual assaults which I am sure can also screw up your head when you are on them or even dosing down on.

I thought this was a ploy at first, but she has also backed out of the individual overall competition. I suspect she has a TBI or perhaps her body is giving out on her.