[DC 86]

In my mind, it seems like a move from someone very proud who believes they are past their prime and thus would have had no shot at the type of performance necessary for team gold.

Disagree. She could have walked through the four segments and the US would have won the gold. But gymnastics is a dangerous sport and if her head wasn't right I assume she didn't feel comfortable performing her high-difficulty routines, particularly on vault. Akkidoc would know better than me, but that's my impression.

[DC 86]

In my mind, it seems like a move from someone very proud who believes they are past their prime and thus would have had no shot at the type of performance necessary for team gold.

Disagree. She could have walked through the four segments and the US would have won the gold. But gymnastics is a dangerous sport and if her head wasn't right I assume she didn't feel comfortable performing her high-difficulty routines, particularly on vault. Akkidoc would know better than me, but that's my impression.