What are your thoughts on Simone Biles' choice to drop out of some Olympic competitions?

Asked by ABC 17 News

487 Votes

What are your thoughts on Simone Biles' choice to drop out of some Olympic competitions?

65%

Should have dropped out Should have dropped out

35%

Shouldn't have dropped out Shouldn't have dropped out

65%

Should have dropped out

Biles said she had a case of the "twisties," which happens to gymnasts when they lose track of where they are in the air. The twisties could lead to serious injuries.

Biles said she had a case of the "twisties," which happens to gymnasts when they lose track of where they are in the air. The twisties could lead to serious injuries. Show Less

5 Comments

Nathan Butler

She's the only one who knows if she is in the headspace to compete. This is a woman who blew the whistle on abuse, has lead us to multiple championships, and most of the people criticizing her can't even reach the floor to pick up the cheeto they just dropped walking back from the kitchen.

Max

All of her responsibilities as a representative of the United States, and her responsibilities to BLM, just overwhelmed her.

Candice Kundert

Because she said she could not trust her mind and body. This is a very dangerous sport and if you are not feeling it, it is definitely best to drop out. I believe it very important to know yourself and care for your safety and make good self care decisions. I fully support her.

Max

Yes, she should go home and never return.

Carolyn McCartney

It's No ones business except hers.

35%

Shouldn't have dropped out

Some have criticized Biles as a quitter who gave up when the going got tough.

Some have criticized Biles as a quitter who gave up when the going got tough. Show Less

1 Comment

sheri smith

She messed up her routine and all of a sudden had a " mental" problem? Really? More like ego. No gold no play is more like it, or so it looks like. By getting the Twisties all of a sudden the focus was again all about her and not on the one who actually won the gold. Now here she is, back

Max

Real Champions don't have these issues.