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The dozens of survivors of former U.S. national gymnast team doctor Larry Nassar are seeking payment from the FBI for its lack of action in the 2015 investigation of the former physician. The victims, which include Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, are saying that the FBI deserves some blame in the 2017 scandal which left the nation shocked. > WATCH SIMONE BILES’ uSPORTS INTERVIEW! The lawsuit also includes other gold medalists Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Biles herself. Maggie Nichols, one of the claimants and champion gymnast, said that their suit was filed because “it is time for the ...
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Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak’s “shocking behavior” at the gymnastics Apparatus World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, has been duly noted by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). FIG was brief on details, but its statement comes on the heels of the 20-year-old wearing a “Z” symbol on his leotard while standing next to Ukrainian athlete Illia Kovtun on the podium; the former won bronze in the parallel bars Saturday while Kovtun took gold. The “Z” mark has been displayed on Russian tanks and vehicles—as well as in propaganda videos on social media—in the Ukrainian invasion and has since become ...
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Simone Biles – the controversial but talented U.S. gymnast who stepped away from participating in the Olympics due to her mental health – came back to win bronze on the balance beam in Tokyo. Guan Chenchen of China took gold in the event. Tang Xijing, who also hails from China, snagged the silver medal. “I was just going out there doing this for me … To have one more opportunity to be at the Olympics meant the world to me,” Biles said of returning to performing at the Olympics. Biles will now be going home with two medals, adding on to the silver she won in the team final (even though she did ...
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Simone Biles opened up about the “twisties” condition that she said led her to withdrawal from the gymnastics events during the Tokyo Olympics. She shared videos of it occurring, showcasing how her “mind and body are simply not in sync.” The “twisties” cause a gymnast to lose a sense of where they are in the air and often lead to dangerous landings. Biles officially withdrew from the all-around gymnastics final and cited “mental health” as the reason. This led to widespread support from fans, athletes and Olympians such as Micheal Phelps. While there was support for Biles, there was also plent...
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Suni Lee is officially the best female gymnast in the world after her victory in the individual competition at the Tokyo Olympics. Critics may say her gold medal deserves an asterisk next to it after fellow American Simone Biles withdrew from the competition for mental health reasons. Lee was the number one in uneven bars, placed second in the balance beam and floor competitions and was fourth-best on the vault. Rebeca Andrade garnered second-place honors, the first time a Brazilian woman has medaled in gymnastics. Andrade finished the night with a score of 57.298, being edged out by Lee who p...
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Oksana Chusovitina, a Uzbekistani gymnast, completed competing in her eighth Olympic Games in Tokyo, a world record. Chusovitina first competed in the Olympics in 1992, when the games were held in Barcelona. At that time Chusovitina could not compete for an official country, as the Soviet Union had been recently dissolved. Chusovitina has represented both Uzbekistan and Germany at the Olympics. She became a German citizen in 2006, winning a silver medal for Germany in 2008. She then transitioned to competing for Uzbekistan again in 2013. She won a silver medal at the Asian Games in 2018, setti...
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Defending Olympic champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics confirmed Biles’ decision to withdraw and supported her with a statement. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” USA Gymnastics’ statement read. “We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is...
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Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Women’s Gymnastics Team Final taking place on Tuesday, July 27. USA Gymnastics released the following statement. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” Biles was last seen leaving the floor with the team trainer before the announcement was made. As the United States chased their third straight gold medal, Biles left the floor before returning minutes later in warm-ups and unprepared to continue competing. However, Biles was seen hu...
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On Sunday, MyKayla Skinner gave a heartfelt message after failing to qualify for any event final. “Heartbroken but feeling sooo humbled and blessed for the amazing performance I had tonight! You have all brought me to tears thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders! Love u all xoxo myk,” Skinner wrote on twitter. The 24-year-old competed as an individual and not as a member of Team USA. She did not make any event final after competing in all four apparatuses during the qualifying round. Skinner finished the all-around in 10th place with a total score of 55.398. In addition to completing her run...
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Dianne Durham was a pioneer in the sport of gymnastics, with her legacy further cemented by a recent announcement from USA Gymnastics that she will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Durham sadly passed away at the age of 52, but the accomplishments she achieved during her life will be inscribed into history books long after her death. 38 years ago, Durham became the first Black gymnast to win the senior national championship, a hallmark of her career. However, Durham’s success extends well beyond this singular feat. Durham was crowned a junior national champion in both 1981 and 1982...
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