Post by Admin on Dec 9, 2021 16:48:21 GMT -4
Simone Biles is TIME’s 2021 Athlete of the Year, the magazine announced Thursday, for being a pillar of courage when she prioritized her mental health during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and taking a stand to testify against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar weeks later.
Biles, a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, is the most decorated athlete in gymnastics history. Biles pulled out of several events at the Tokyo Games, citing her mental wellness and experiencing “the twisties.” She did return for the final event, but the overall reaction was sharply divided, with some applauding her and others labeling her a quitter.
But did it her way
