07-27-2021, 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by bill_daniels
Simone is a true superstar, that can never be taken from her. She even has Houston ties, so she's a hometown favorite. She's a ride the firetruck in a parade kind of celebrity here.
Having said that, what this episode brings to light is, while she put in the hard work and has the talent, at this time, anyway, she's lacking.....heart.
For comparison, here's Kerri Strug, her predecessor, pushing through injury and obvious excruciating pain, to bring home the gold for her team, and America:
Kerri Strug Vaults at Atlanta 1996 | Epic Olympic Moments - YouTube |
She would have costed the US the Silver if she would have stayed in. This is not a sprained ankle.
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