Last summer’s Games in Tokyo were a challenge, but these have been exponentially harder, with the Chinese government’s COVID-19 protocols and the “closed loop” system presenting an extra layer of difficulty for athletes.
The USWNT star announced that she will "take a couple of months away from the game to focus on my mental health, spiritual growth, and processing grief."
Juntendo University opened its facility so she could train separately and gain her skills back after her bout with the "twisties" and her mental health struggles.