Simone Biles: Bronze Medal - Success or Failure?

Simone Biles: Bronze Medal - Success or Failure? Aug 3, 2021 14:12:16 GMT hoskotafe3 likes this

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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 3, 2021 14:12:16 GMT

Aug 3, 2021 13:59:27 GMT screamingtreefrogs said:

Coming in third is nothing to be ashamed of

It's a nice accomplishment; however (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) isn't/wasn't she considered the favorite and arguably the greatest gymnast ever?

Mary Lou Retton came out and stated she was the greatest gymnast ever.

This is coming from Mary Lou herself

So if you're the 'Greatest Ever' - how can coming in third be considered as a success?

She had a nervous breakdown and had to stop competing in the middle of the games. Coming back to compete at all would be impressive, making the podium after everything she went through is quite an accomplishment.