Gymnastics, in many ways, is a mirage-like display of power and athleticism coupled with elegance and beauty, a perfect exterior of twisting shapes concealing the extraordinary efforts beneath.
It was an image of the sport’s most successful athletes too until Simone Biles began to remodel it two years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, an unintended consequence of pulling out of several events suffering from what is known as the “twisties” – a mental block causing a gymnast to lose track of their positions midair.
In her weakest discipline – the uneven bars finals – she finished fifth. Five months ago, Biles didn’t think she’d ever compete again, she said on X, formerly known as Twitter. She had taken a two-year break from the sport after Tokyo to focus on her mental health.
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