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I think there is no question that Biles did the right thing given her mental state. She just didn't have it and she knew it. Does that affect her "legacy"? Sure it does. One of the most difficult things a truly great athlete has to do is handle the pressure. For years, she did. Eventually, she didn't. The GOAT doesn't go out that way. However, another factor is that she is getting a bit long in the tooth for women's gymnastics. I can't help but wonder about her doubts having do do with some deterioration in her performance. It may be things others don't see, but she did. That can fuel doubt and fear. You aren't who you used to be. Some day, you won't be able to perform to your own standards. Is that day today?
The big difference between what Biles did and what Luck did was that Luck could still play, he just wasn't willing to accept the pain and suffering that would go with it. It was a choice. Biles was unable to compete because of her mental state. One was voluntary, one was not.

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I think there is no question that Biles did the right thing given her mental state. She just didn't have it and she knew it. Does that affect her "legacy"? Sure it does. One of the most difficult things a truly great athlete has to do is handle the pressure. For years, she did. Eventually, she didn't. The GOAT doesn't go out that way. However, another factor is that she is getting a bit long in the tooth for women's gymnastics. I can't help but wonder about her doubts having do do with some deterioration in her performance. It may be things others don't see, but she did. That can fuel doubt and fear. You aren't who you used to be. Some day, you won't be able to perform to your own standards. Is that day today?
The big difference between what Biles did and what Luck did was that Luck could still play, he just wasn't willing to accept the pain and suffering that would go with it. It was a choice. Biles was unable to compete because of her mental state. One was voluntary, one was not.