How the terrifying 'twisties' upended Simone Biles' quest for Olympic glory
Simone Biles dropped out of two competitions at the Olympics this week, saying she was 'having a little bit of the twisties'. Gymnasts on Twitter have commiserated on the 'dreaded' issue, describing it as a 'mental block' and comparing it to a 'non-serious stroke'. Gymnasts use external cues when learning a new flip or twist, but eventually develop kinesthesia and muscle memory, and it comes automatically.
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