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Do we expect too much from Olympic athletes?

Simone Biles's decision to exit two events has been called her greatest Olympic achievement — one that could revolutionize elite competition and choices made by Olympic athletes. What do you think?

What did you do when expectations got too intense?

A gymnast stands
Team USA gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from Olympic competition this week, citing a need to focus on her well-being. (Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images)

With Simone Biles's decision to exit two Olympic events, suddenly the world's top gymnast appears vulnerable.

Some are calling it her greatest Olympic achievement — one that could revolutionize elite competition and choices made by Olympic athletes.

Our question this week: Do we expect too much from Olympic athletes? What did you do when expectations got too intense?

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