While she can no longer update her Instagram channel, she is still using her Twitter page to post pictures like this one that shows that she is smiling — or pouting — through the pain and not allowing it to affect her life.
It takes every ounce of energy to achieve maximal rotation.
Even though Downie's injury would have kept most gymnasts out for the duration of the games, the English warrior toughed it out, and finished off two vaults.