Gymnastics

[pennben]

Team tracker is showing all US team & they are paired with Russians.  No commentary though.  

[choclatechip45]

Great job by Grace!

[Jaded]

I'm watching the commentated coverage on my TV and the USA Team Tracker on my computer with the sound of. Jordan Chiles had a good vault and stuck her landing. 

[Chaser]

Simone is pulled from the Team Final. I hope she’s ok.

[Jaded]

Simone withdrew from the team finals. I wonder what's going on with her. 

Edited July 27, 2021 by Jaded

[choclatechip45]

Simone Biles pulled out of the team final...wow

[Jillibean]

Simone is out. Wow. That is devastating, 

[Chaser]

Mentally, I wonder how this is going to effect the Team. 

[Lady Whistleup]

Holy shit this is shocking.

[pennben]

Well, hell.  

[Jillibean]

So impressed with Jordan right now. 

[choclatechip45]

Jordan just rocked her bars! Glad to see her get some redemption. Super impressive considering Simone is her training partner.

[Chaser]

They skipped Jordan again on this feed. What the hell?

[choclatechip45]

That routine by Suni was amazing. 

[Chaser]

Yay Suni! 

[Jeddah]

The other three are going to have to step up in a huge way, and it looks like they did on bars! Keep that up!

ETA: Looking at the score differential though…. Not looking good.

Edited July 27, 2021 by Jeddah

[BlackberryJam]

Reports have Simone out of team finals. I saw some interview with her talking about how every athlete competes with aches and pains. I wondered.

All that pressure. I still love her even if the team doesn't medal.

[Conotocarious]

My heart is in a million pieces for Simone. But the other girls are stepping up and I’m screaming and cheering in my bedroom and I don’t care who knows.

jordan and Suni and Grace rocked it!!!!

[Lady Whistleup]

Just now, BlackberryJam said:

Reports have Simone out of team finals. I saw some interview with her talking about how every athlete competes with aches and pains. I wondered.

All that pressure. I still love her even if the team doesn't medal.

She did pull out after not doing an Amanar. Twitter sources say that Simone has been performing with broken toes.

[Conotocarious]

So someone lip read Simone when she was talking to the trainer and she said “I just can’t get up there” after vault so take that as a clue a to what’s wrong. Shoulder? Her block has been weird lately. 

[choclatechip45]

John just said they got a report it is a mental issue not a physical one re Simone.

[pennben]

Let’s go team!  Stay together & finish strong.  Gutted doesn’t begin to describe how horribly I feel for Simone.  

[BlackberryJam]

1 minute ago, choclatechip45 said:

John just said they got a report it is a mental issue not a physical one re Simone.

Yeah...I can't see that. Simone has never flaked out before. Broken toes sounds more realistic.

[Jaded]

Just now, BlackberryJam said:

Yeah...I can't see that. Simone has never flaked out before. Broken toes sounds more realistic.

If it does turn out to be a mental issue I wouldn't call that flaking out.

[Chaser]

They confirmed it wasn’t injury related with Simone. It’s mental. She has so much pressure on her. ☹️
 

I don’t see USA doing it now (winning the Gold) but I hope the girls still put up a day they are proud of. 

Edited July 27, 2021 by Chaser

[Conotocarious]

If it was a panic attack or debilitating anxiety I would not be surprised but my just want to hug her so bad. That poor girl has been crushed under expectations and her family isn’t here and goddamnit. 

[choclatechip45]

4 minutes ago, BlackberryJam said:

Yeah...I can't see that. Simone has never flaked out before. Broken toes sounds more realistic.

She was pulled once in 2013 for making a bunch of mental mistakes that almost led to her being injured so I can see it. My heart breaks for Simone, but I don't want her injured. 

Edited July 27, 2021 by choclatechip45

[Haleth]

Poor Simone.  My heart hurts for her.

[Bunnyette]

5 minutes ago, choclatechip45 said:

John just said they got a report it is a mental issue not a physical one re Simone.

All the hype & pressure must be huge on her.  We still forget, she’s 24 years old.   I’m wondering if TPTB should have kept out of the limelight a bit more.

[Conotocarious]

Anyone who calls it flaking out has obviously never had real anxiety issues. The physical response alone is crushing.

Ive thought for awhile now that Simone has looked so somber compared to rio. She’s obviously so over this. I’m just heartbroken for her.

[Enero]

Wow. I had a feeling something like this was going to happen with Simone. I feel terrible for her. But the pressure is real. Living up to being the GOAT is really unrealistic pressure. Everyone, I mean everyone from the media to the fans have been calling her GOAT and expecting her to win numerous golds at these games. It's unrealistic, and too much pressure.

I hope she will be okay. 

[BlackberryJam]

2 minutes ago, choclatechip45 said:

She was pulled once in 2013 for making a bunch of mental mistakes that almost led to her being injured so I can see it. 

Once 8 years ago.

But this young woman has been a rock for her team for years. If she can't go on, I respect her decision and don't question her choice.

 But if they're out there saying it's mental to hide an injury, I wouldn't be surprised.

[Chaser]

This event is wild.  

[choclatechip45]

Wow Russia will have to count a fall. 

[Haleth]

Is Simone still eligible to compete in the individual events if she chooses?

[Mittengirl]

If Simone is out of event finals, will she be replaced with another American?

[pennben]

from Nancy Armour Twitter:
“Per USAG: Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.”

mental or physical or both, may Simone recover fully and be well—regardless of future competitions. 

Edited July 27, 2021 by pennben

[alexa]

Are they able to use an alternate?  And if so, who is it?

 

[BlackberryJam]

Simone can still compete in the other events. But it looks like she has to get a medical clearance. Yes she will be replaced on every event by one of the reserves. It'll be a different 1 each time probably.

 But if she decides to say FU to NBC and pack her bags and go home she's allowed. She's earned it.

[Conotocarious]

Honestly I feel like USA is the underdog now. At least Grace stayed on beam! 

[Chaser]

What does that mean for AA if she’s not in it? Would it put Grace in it?

[choclatechip45]

1 minute ago, Chaser said:

What does that mean for AA if she’s not in it? Would it put Grace in it?

No Jade. She finished 9th.

[Conotocarious]

ROC is falling and I’m HERE FOR IT. Sorry not sorry. 

[merylinkid]

9 minutes ago, choclatechip45 said:

She was pulled once in 2013 for making a bunch of mental mistakes that almost led to her being injured so I can see it

I can see this as being called "mental" rather than "injury."  Mental meaning not focusig properly, not mental as in anxiety, panic attack.    It is also the right thing to do.   With her moves, if she is off her focus, she could seriously injury herself.   Not broken toes injured, but major life altering injury.   I'm glad she has the confidence to say "not today folks."   

Hope she can be back for 2024.   If not, from what I hear, she has a great future in coaching.   

[Jaded]

Just now, Conotocarious said:

ROC is falling and I’m HERE FOR IT. Sorry not sorry. 

I let out an audible gasp when a 2nd ROC gymnast fell off the beam.

[Lady Whistleup]

2 minutes ago, Conotocarious said:

ROC is falling and I’m HERE FOR IT. Sorry not sorry. 

I never wish falls on gymnasts. It's not ROC's fault something happened with SImone.

[choclatechip45]

USA Gymnastics now saying it is a medical issue. 

[Lady Whistleup]

Now saying it's a medical issue with Simone.

Anyone have the crazy suspicion there might be a positive covid test?

[choclatechip45]

1 minute ago, Lady Whistleup said:

Now saying it's a medical issue with Simone.

Anyone have the crazy suspicion there might be a positive covid test?

She's on the floor so I hope not. 

[Mittengirl]

I would think if it is COVID she would not be on the floor with her teammates.