Simone Biles ate separately from other athletes at the Olympics – and some fans hated it

Given the superstar status and undeniable talent of Simone Biles, it’s small wonder that she was one of the most anticipated athletes at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.

Deemed by many to be the greatest gymnast of all time, the 27-year-old Biles added another four medals to her haul (three golds and one silver), and nicely tied a bow on the comeback story that began with her struggles four years ago in Tokyo.

Some readers will be aware of the seemingly sudden issues that struck Biles at the last Olympics, when she developed the so-called “Twisties”, where a gymnast essentially experiences a disconnect between their brain and body.

Ultimately she was forced to pull out of Tokyo, and Biles herself has admitted she thought her career was over. Yet the icon was able to rally in time for Paris, 2024, even if she entered the competition with a considerable weight on her shoulders.

Indeed, Simone might be most commonly associated with overwhelming success and near-flawless routines, but she’s not impervious to pressure.

Yet there were others who were less understanding of Biles predicament.

“She’s stuck up,” one person insisted.

“[She] doesn’t eat with the peasants lol,” another added.

“That’s a really silly reason,” a third wrote of Biles’ decision.

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