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"What is new here is that she is being congratulated for pulling out in the middle of the tournament, to which it seems she came unprepared, taking the place of some other athlete(s) and effectively fucking over her team. She then said sorry, but my mental health comes first and everybody stood up and applauded. That part is new, her health is obviously her private thing but if she said she was injured and going home or didn't come in the first place the reaction would be, oh, too bad, hope you get over your injury soon.\n\tAlmost as if competing at the Olympics is some cruel obligation the society placed on her and she is brave enough to reject it and prioritize her health. She is a seasoned champion who is at this moment not quite at that level, or her time has passed (don't really follow gymnastics) and she is quitting the tournament. But as soon as the magic words are uttered everybody immediately retreats and she becomes a hero. \n\n"
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