'Most of the time, I've always put myself on the back burner, because I've always cared and thought about everybody else before myself.'
Before dropping out of the events, Biles had “the twisties,” a disorienting phenomenon sometimes experienced by gymnasts that makes them lose air awareness. Instead of pushing herself past her limit, Biles realized that toughing it out would not just put her in danger, but the team as well.
Today, Biles counts the decision as a moment where she was “probably the most courageous I’ve ever been.” Biles’ strength in vulnerability made a massive impact on people’s lives. Yes, she caught some flack, but Biles also said that people approach her on the street and applaud of choice of honoring her physical and mental health.
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