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2. Simone Biles really

Reply to jcgoldie (Original post)

Thu Feb 17, 2022, 12:29 AM

Feb 2022

threw the door wide open on this. Her courage at the Summer Games last year has made it acceptable for elite athletes to show that they have the same fears and vulnerabilities that we all do.

More power to all athletes, and more support to them too, when they are in need of it.

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I am very impressed with Mikaela Shiffrin [View all] jcgoldie Feb 2022 OP

totally agree... bahboo Feb 2022 #1

Simone Biles really evolves Feb 2022 #2

Yep, takes a G.O.A.T. to know another G.O.A.T. DinahMoeHum Feb 2022 #5

She is a great interview! Cracklin Charlie Feb 2022 #3

Poise True Dough Feb 2022 #4

She is at the mid point if her career. Ferryboat Feb 2022 #6

Plus she's already won gold medals in 2014 and 2018 DinahMoeHum Feb 2022 #7

Love your name! Ferryboat Feb 2022 #8