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9. I agree with you , especially this:

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 02:54 PM

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"But I am tired of watching these athletes pushed past the breaking point too."

I felt the same way about Simone. I hsd to cover my eyes and replay some things!

I think he is strong and will bounce back. Having a Dad who was a Olympian, too, will help a lot. He seemed very supportive, not mad at him. He was hurt, too, by what happened to his boy. And in 4 years, with the help of his Mom and Dad, Ilya will be there, and will kick ass and go home with Gold in that event.

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He's only 21; his life isn't ruined BeyondGeography Saturday #1

No, his life is not ruined forever. I hoped that would be evident in my post. But it is ruined Silver Gaia Saturday #3

They focus too much on the athletes that don't succeed. IMO twodogsbarking Saturday #2

Can you elaborate on that? I'm not sure what you mean. Silver Gaia Saturday #4

There are great expectations for certain athletes for good reason. When they miss the mark twodogsbarking Saturday #5

Gotcha. Silver Gaia Saturday #6

IMO, he's Nathan Chen 2.0. Happens all the time. DinahMoeHum Saturday #7

I remember Nathan Chen, too, but Silver Gaia Sunday #10

They were focusing too much on that stupid backflip. LisaM Saturday #8

I agree with you , especially this: Silver Gaia Saturday #9