My sport is ice skating and all the same facts apply. It's dangerous. Not having your head in the game leads to physical injuries, even death. And there is a lot of pressure on elite athletes. My comment, however, is that Biles knew she was "off" at the Olympic Trails, weeks before. I was watching. She should have stepped out then and let someone else go in her place. So unless her goal was to bring the mental health issue to the world, this was more cowardly than you are suggesting. She caved to the pressure. and I, for one, do not think she deserves adulation for that.
My sport is ice skating and all the same facts apply. It's dangerous. Not having your head in the game leads to physical injuries, even death. And there is a lot of pressure on elite athletes. My comment, however, is that Biles knew she was "off" at the Olympic Trails, weeks before. I was watching. She should have stepped out then and let someone else go in her place. So unless her goal was to bring the mental health issue to the world, this was more cowardly than you are suggesting. She caved to the pressure. and I, for one, do not think she deserves adulation for that.