As a seasoned sports enthusiast and armchair spectator, I must say that the spirit of the Olympics is truly alive and well! Witnessing these athletes from all over the world showcasing their skills, resilience, and determination is nothing short of inspiring.
Turns out quiet makes Suni Lee feel off balance.
In the 2024 Olympics, the U.S. gymnast who bagged two bronze medals and a gold medal revealed the reasons behind her fall from the balance beam, along with her teammate, the renowned Simone Biles, during their August 5th competition in Paris.
Suni shared with reporters later on, “It’s incredibly quiet up there. I dislike it since it leaves me with far too much time for contemplation, and I can hear every little sound.”
The combination of tension and tranquility posed challenges for the gymnasts, among them being Sabrina Voinea from Romania, who too experienced a fall due to these circumstances.
The 21-year-old went on, expressing fondness for the excitement. They disliked quiet moments; they found them unappealing. Instead, they flourish with the crowd’s vitality, so the enthusiasm from the audience, particularly after performing a routine, is incredibly beneficial to them.
Suni playfully commented, “I felt like everyone could actually hear me breathe up there,” implying her concern that her breaths were audible to others.
Simone doubled down on how the quiet impacted her.
She shared with reporters, via NBC News, that the final beam is typically the most tension-filled. However, they usually have some kind of music or ambient sound playing in the background.
The 27-year-old mentioned that gymnasts tend to perform better in noisy surroundings as it mimics their training environment the most.
She went on to say that the event was quite uncomfortable and unusual for everyone present. We’ve inquired multiple times about having some music or background noise, but nothing changed. To be honest, none of us enjoyed it. It was indeed a strange beam final.
As an ardent fan, I couldn’t help but marvel at the exceptional performance during the balance beam competition. While some may have faced challenges, it was a different story for Team Italy’s Alice D’Amato, who triumphantly claimed the gold. China’s Zhou Yaqin displayed an impressive show, securing the silver medal, and my fellow Italian gymnast, Manila Esposito, gracefully earned the bronze. What a display of skill and determination!
Fortunately, the Olympians are maintaining a light-hearted attitude towards their falls. In fact, Suni has joined a popular TikTok trend by posting a video on August 6th of her stumble, humorously captioning it, “regrettably, I was chosen for the Olympics.”
I couldn’t help but feel a wave of exhilaration as I shared my Instagram posts, chronicling the incredible journey that led me to become a two-time Olympian and six-time Olympic medalist on August 5th.
For more great moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics, keep reading.
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Team USA’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone rejoiced following her record-breaking achievement and clinching the gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles final.
Elzhana Taniyeva from Kazakhstan demonstrated an extraordinary versatility in the rhythmic gymnastics Individual All-Around competition.
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During the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition, Milena Baldassarri from Italy truly stole the spotlight.
Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women’s long jump competition.
In the finals of men’s park skateboarding, Tom Schaar from Team USA showcased an impressive airborne performance.
As a die-hard supporter, I couldn’t contain my enthusiasm as the U.S. water polo squad thrashed Australia, propelling us forward to the semifinals!
The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women’s quarterfinal basketball match.
Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m hurdles final.
During the weightlifting competition, Katherin Echandia Zarate from Venezuela demonstrated her commitment to regular arm workouts by consistently lifting weights on arm day.
Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn’t quite clear her hurdle in her Women’s 100m heat.
In the women’s steeplechase, Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia hits the water.
Track cycling speed and pursuit day athletes looked futuristic in their helmets.
With a beaming grin, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gleamed with joy following her triumph in the Women’s 400m hurdles final for Team USA.
Elmo loves getting hugs from Simone Biles.
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The Netherlands Roy van den Berg celebrated his gold medal for cycling with his family.
Team Mexico flew through the air as they competed in artistic swimming.
Jamaica’s Janieve Russell brought the good vibes while preparing for her 400m hurdle event.
In extra time, Sophia Smith from the USA triumphantly scored a crucial goal in the women’s semifinal game against Germany, causing her to rejoice with her teammates.
Team France proved participating in the Olympics isn’t as simple as riding a bike as they competed in the men’s team pursuit.
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