#Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US

#Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US

“#Long dominated by Russia, rhythmic gymnastics rising in US” TOKYO — In the darkest days of the pandemic, Evita Griskenas was stuck practicing in her parents’ Illinois basement, occasionally breaking lightbulbs as she tossed clubs and hoops through the air and cartwheeled to catch them. A song she had never heard started playing. Griskenas, a rhythmic gymnast,…

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#Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2021” The Issue: Simone Biles opting to take herself out of team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. World-record gymnast and gold-medalist Simone Biles withdrew from competition in Tokyo, presumably because of the emotional toll of expectations from herself and Olympic fans (“Simone Biles’ shocking twist in Olympics,”…

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#Texas Deputy AG Aaron Reitz apologizes for insulting Simone Biles

#Texas Deputy AG Aaron Reitz apologizes for insulting Simone Biles

“#Texas Deputy AG Aaron Reitz apologizes for insulting Simone Biles” Texas Deputy Attorney General Aaron Reitz is apologizing for calling Simone Biles a “national embarrassment” following her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. In a since-deleted tweet, Reitz on Tuesday called the four-time Olympic gold medalist a “selfish, childish national…

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#History of Simone Biles’ mental health issues

#History of Simone Biles’ mental health issues

“#History of Simone Biles’ mental health issues” Simone Biles is the golden girl, interrupted, of the Tokyo Olympics. America’s beloved gymnast announced Tuesday that she was withdrawing from the team competition following a “stunning breakdown” at the 2020 Olympic Games, citing mental health issues — and not an injury — that were exacerbated by the…

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