Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history winning 30 medals (Image: Getty Images) Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, shocked the sporting world when she dramatically withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics four years ago. A new four-part Netflix documentary series delves into the events leading up to her withdrawal and highlights the toxic environment female gymnasts endure. Biles' decision to step back was due to her struggle with 'twisties', a condition that causes gymnasts to lose track of their position mid-air, making safe landings a struggle.
The documentary features a former athlete who emphasises that continuing to compete while suffering from this mental block could be fatal. Despite the potential danger, Biles faced severe criticism for prioritising her mental health over competition, an issue explored in the series. The first two episodes were released on Netflix today (July 17), ahead of Biles' anticipated return at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Next week, she will start her campaign in the women's qualifiers, aiming to secure another gold medal for Team USA. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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