Watch video content at TMZ.comSimone Biles' decision to withdraw from the Olympics is understandable if you consider the pressure she is under and the things she has survived. Dominique Dawes agrees.Legendary gymnast Simone, who was part of Team USA's gold-medal-winning 'Magnificent Seven in '96, appeared on "TMZ Live," Wednesday to discuss Simone's incredible decision to not compete in the all-around competition this week... and to give up defending her silver.We are waiting for your permission to load Instagram Media.Although it may seem shocking to some, Dominique says she understands it. She also tells us that Simone is her inspiration for persevering so long.Take a look at what Dominique claims Simone has been facing expectation-wise for quite some time. As she continues down the list, you'll realize that SB really had the weight of all the world on her shoulders, as she mentioned on IG, especially before the women's events in Tokyo -- which are off to a rocky start for the Americans.Dominique believes there is another important factor, that many people may not have considered. It's the fact that Simone is the last Larry Nassar survivor, and all of the pressure that stems from that alone.There's also the social media element that athletes have to deal with today... something she claims she wasn't required to do when she was in her prime, but can quickly get nasty if one is focusing on the negative.
