The publicity would have gone better for her if this fact had been released earlier:
Her aunt had just died.
That was a major factor in her "mental issues."
We often hear of athletes in football, etc.
playing on just after a family tragedy.
But gymnastics involves some VERY dangerous maneuvers,
that can be deadly if the gymnast has less than 100% focus.
Simone is now 24, which is ancient in terms of women's gymnastics.
She's had a GREAT career.
It's amazing that she's even in the game at all, at her age.
I'm disappointed that she chose to step aside,
but I respect her right to make her own decision.
And it gave an alternate a chance to perform!