“Punished for Being Successful”: Simone Biles ‘Inhuman’ Moves Being Penalized Caused Rage Amongst Her Fans in 2019

The legendary gymnast Simone Biles has seen many ups and downs in her life. Her adventures in her gymnastics career are filled with appreciations and backlashes simultaneously. Simone’s confidence, strength, and flexibility have made her a renowned name in the Olympic games.

However, despite being a successful gymnast since her debut and winning four-Olympics gold medals, Biles went through some issues with the Olympics. In 2019, a fantastic trick that was never seen before was performed by Simone but got banned. Reacting to this, fans of Simone expressed their anger with facts on Twitter.

Fans reacting to Simone Biles’ penalization

In 2019, USA Today’s columnist tweeted with the caption, “ICYMI, The FIG is punishing @Simone_Biles for the potential recklessness of other gymnasts.” People witnessed Biles’ move getting banned by the Olympics. One user penned, “How is it Simone’s fault the other gymnasts aren’t as good as her and foolhardy enough to attempt moves they don’t have the skills for? Instead of holding her back Harrison Bergeron style, they should get good.”

Meanwhile, another user recalled old athletes, “Simone Biles isn’t the first gymnast to have moves deemed dangerous and banned. Look up the “Korbut Flip” or the “Thomas Salto.” Another pointed out, “Isn’t this like doing a quad combination jump in figure skating? Isn’t this what the Olympics should be about, pushing limits?”

However, one user wrote about risks, “I think there is pressure unlike any other sport in gymnastics, and falling on the neck is a real risk. Recklessness of coaches is more the issue than other gymnasts. This scoring also puts an inevitable block up to any upcoming stars. Tough spot to be in, really.”

Meanwhile, one Twitter user appreciated Simone and wrote, “Right!?! There has never been a gymnast like Simone Biles before — and other gymnasts know that! They will do *their* best! It’s up to the sport to support and keep up WITH Biles. They’ve done a crap job so far, and she has managed to persevere and thrive DESPITE that.”

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Another sarcastically wrote, “When you’re so good, you break the game. Best ever.” Following this, one called out her success and penned, “Is it me? It seems like you get rewarded for failure and punished for being successful.”

The impeccable legacy of ‘extraordinary’ Biles

Since Simone’s debut, she has done incredible work in Olympics. Biles has won four gold medals, one silver, and one bronze. The hard work of Biles when she started practicing at a young age paid off with her gold medals.

Simone withdrew her name in the 2020s Tokyo Olympics, causing another havoc in gymnastics. Since then, her fans eagerly await her comeback in 2024’s Paris Olympics.

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