Simone Biles, that name is well known in the sports world, that young athlete who has broken records as she wanted, an Olympic gymnast who at a very young age has left an incredible mark on the sport. She has given a great surprise to the world, not very pleasant for some, however it is something to respect, her decision, putting her mental health above, is something respectable.

Yesterday, to everyone's surprise, he announced his retirement from participation. Yes, the eyes of the world were on them and their development in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this brought for her a very big pressure, which she could not bear, and led her to take such a decision, for her mental health, as she said.

This makes us think that not everything in the sports world is physical, the mental plays a determining role in the evolution and development of athletes. We can see many who have in training, without pressure, a great development, but when they are in international competition succumb to the situation of feeling the need to win.

But, this leads us to think that it is more than necessary in the training process to strengthen not only the muscles, or increase physical endurance, but also the psychological support to know how to handle in moments of extreme stress, which can mean any competition at world level, especially when they have previously established Olympic marks even. Especially considering that these athletes are too young to have life experience to facilitate the emotional control that is required in these situations.

Once again it is demonstrated that dedicating oneself to sport, at least at the professional level, is not for everyone, and it also implies going far beyond the purely physical, don't you think?.