Abuses in artistic gymnastics: The personal balance of a stern author

Abuses in artistic gymnastics: The personal balance of a stern author

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Abuses in artistic gymnastics: The personal balance of a stern author


A 17-year-old is ending her gymnastics career “because mentally it’s no longer possible,” and an Olympian reports that she did gymnastics with broken bones. This doesn’t surprise our author.

Atlanta 1996. The artistic gymnasts’ team competition is entering its final round, with the Americans fighting for the gold medal. Only Kerri Strugg’s jump is still pending. But the 14-year-old, one of the youngest participants in these Olympic Games, injured her ankle. She stands on one leg, silent tears streaming down her face.

Source: Stern

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