Simone Biles came to the Tokyo Olympics looking to earn another gold medal or four and deliver yet another stellar performance before potentially retiring. But then she did something her fans had never seen before: She faltered. She was attempting an advanced vault move known as the Amanar, which she'd executed perfectly in a previous competition. On Tuesday, though, Biles "looked like she got lost" somewhere in the air, CNN sports analyst Christine Brennan said. Seeing her slip reminds her many fans of what pressure, however well-intentioned, can do to an international idol.

Source: CNN July 28, 2021 04:32 UTC