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https://www.livescience.com/health/exercise/simone-is-a-very-very-rare-bird-experts-discuss-the-science-behind-simone-biles-gymnastic-prowess
Yup, she is amazing!!
None of those decisions are conscious. The movements happen so quickly that the motor planning has to be preordered in advance,
Yup. A lot/most elite athletes/performers don't know how they do it, just that they can do it.
She also was lucky to be born with such an abnormal physique. She’s like a midget cannonball with muscles. It’s similar to those who are born with the body for high jumping. Obviously hard work is still involved but luck plays a role too.
If I recall correctly her mom abused drugs and alcohol while pregnant which might have had an effect on stunting Simone’s body a bit.
