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This week's episode is commissioned by Club Gym Nerd member Courtney, who commissioned an episode all about the Sydney women's all-around final saying simply, "Because I know the gymternet has feelings." We sure do. Thanks for letting us do this, Courtney! Pre-meet
Russia drama! (Because of course.) Produnova is pulled from the final in favor of Zamolodchikova. Jessica doesn't have feelings about it at all. Watch along with us here competition video NBC's fluff and obsession with father figures and male influence. (See: The Fluff Cast.) The vault is probably fine.This trash competition
Why the meet was cursed right from the start. Several minutes discussing Kristen Maloney's shiny silver leotard, because of deep and important thoughts. Elise Ray's SCARIEST vault warmup of all time. Why did some people struggle with the low vault and others not? We have theories. KHORKINA and the difference between artistry, elegance, carriage, and actual execution. Maria Olaru, how she's basically treated like garbage, and NBC's super inappropriate comments. Jessica and Spencer disagree about a certain vault and whether it's hideous or not. The improvement in Chinese floor routines from 1996 to 2000. Elise Ray doing all three Rays in one bars routine. Why Viktoria Karpenko is one of the greatest gymnasts ever to live.The vault
Extensive feelings about what SHOULD have happened when the problem on vault was discovered, and why what actually happened was very, very wrong. Should the entire meet have been redone? Should everyone have been made to vault again? How do we account for people making other mistakes after vault? Are there any actual, better rules in place should this situation happen again? Khorkina's post-vault bars routine and whether the vault issue made her fall on bars. One woman with the scariest job in the entire world.The meet continues
Yang Yun's beautiful foot-ography and a very rare, very special Spencer Rage-o-Meter about Al's racist floor music comments. Everyone who's leading has to collapse Part 7: Yelena Zamolodchikova. The most bizarre score of the entire meet (spoiler alert: it's a Romanian bars routine). Everyone who's leading has to collapse Part 8: Viktoria Karpenko. Al rooting for Lisa Skinner to chuck a dangerous vault she's never done before. Andreea Raducan's glory rising to the top above this trash heap.The aftermath
Andreea Raducan stripped of her medal for testing positive for a substance found in cough medicine that is no longer even banned. Whether we recognize the stripping of Raducan's medal. (We don't). In 2010, Dong Fangxiao was found to have been underage and her results nullified. The ridiculous inconsistency in the application of age rules.The big question
If the vault had been set correctly, who would have been on the podium? HELLO FRESH This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code "Gymcastic30" to save $30 off your first week of deliveries. SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy our awesome gym nerdy merchandise here. RELATED EPISODES 19: Andreea Raducan 31: Elise Ray 28: Kristen Maloney 262: 1996 Olympic Event Finals (Commissioned) 256: 1996 Olympic All-Around Final (Commissioned) 255: 1996 Olympic Team Final (Commissioned) 258: The Fluff Cast (Commissioned) 254: Vanessa Atler 252: Myths, Legends, and Unexpected Moments in Gymnastics History (Commissioned) -
We have two episodes for you this week. This is a quick update on the latest sexual abuse allegations by McKayla Maroney and Tatiana Gutsu. A separate episode, our commissioned recap of the 2000 Sydney women's all-around final, is also out right now.
McKayla Maroney's statement
Response from USAG Response from teammates Our interview with McKayla Maroney, where she discusses the toxic environment at USA Gymnastics, under Martha Karolyi and alleges neglect and emotional abuse by her personal coaches. That interview was recorded in October of 2015. Our thoughts, and Aly's thoughts, on the Terin Humphrey response What you can actually do USAGym is looking for individuals to serve on Standing Committees of the Board of Directors Call your senators to tell them to support SB 534 or thank them for already doing so Tweet at the gymnasts to show your support Tatiana Gutsu's statement The horrifying backlash from Russia Why efforts to defend "your friend" undermine support of the victim and discourage others from speaking out RELATED EPISODES 257: The Daniels Report 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 227: Jane Doe 2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 187: McKayla Maroney 163: ENOUGH 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes 60: The Second Most Powerful Woman In Gymnastics,Terin Humphrey -
This week's episode was commissioned by Club Gym Nerd member Bella, who asked for an episode about all things Svetlana Khorkina: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Part 1: Getting philosophical with the question, who is Svetlana Khorkina? The height. The hair. The diva. The queen. The drama. The "villain." Part 2: The good The champion – 7-time Olympic medalist; 20-time world medalist; 47 medals across Euros, worlds, and Olympics The innovator – 7 eponymous skills, at least one on each event. We pick favorites. The artist – all-time favorite Khorkina floor routines. Carmen from the 1996 Olympics The 2004 choreographed kiss THIS very special, very bonkers ghost/snowman exhibition routine. A diva is magical All-time best Khorkina moments The scream heard 'round the world during the 2000 all-around final The 1996 Olympic gala dismount Giving the vault final spot to Zamolodchikova That time Zamo did the worst bars routine of all time and Khorkina died of hilarity Part 3: Chatting with Luba Luba from Gymnovosti gives us the inside scoop on Khorkina's new book "The Magic of Winning" and the cultural and social context in which the legend that is Khorkina is situated. She has translated all the details and best quotes from "The Magic of Winning" on her site. Part 4: The bad and the ugly The 2000 Olympic Team Final meltdown The definitely real, vast international gymnastics conspiracy against Svetlana Khorkina Why Khorkina is basically if tumblr were a person Her not-great reaction to the AA silver in 2004 Khorkina wisdom On how success feels: "I didn't feel anything, apart from maybe when I was on the top podium and they were underneath." On modesty: “I changed people's attitudes. It's very good to be sexy. My career made it clear that tall girls can do incredible things. I opened the way. Now I'm famous all over the world.” On dealing with disappointment: ''I will leave what happened on the vault far behind me, like the North Pole.'' On ewww: ''Age isn't important to me. 'You know they say a man sometimes prefers older women because they can satisfy him more. It's the same in gymnastics.'' On losing graciously: "I've seen a much tougher opposition than her. Let's see how long she can remain on top. Can she keep going and compete in two more Olympics like myself?" Part 5: Is Svetlana Khorkina the greatest gymnast of all time? The all-time world/Olympic medal chart FURTHER CRAZY-QUOTE READING Khorkina's 2007 interview with The Guardian. New York Times on Khorkina's reaction to the 2000 Olympic debacle Khorkina's tirade after the 2004 all-around from ESPN New York Times on Khorkina's 2004 swan song Slate's tribute to Svetlana the Great SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. RELATED EPISODES 278: 2000 Sydney All-Around Final (Commissioned) 262: 1996 Olympic Event Finals (Commissioned) 256: 1996 Olympic All-Around Final (Commissioned) 255: 1996 Olympic Team Final (Commissioned) 258: The Fluff Cast (Commissioned) 252: Myths, Legends, and Unexpected Moments in Gymnastics History (Commissioned) 228: Leotards (Commissioned) 38: Svetlana Boginskaya 17: Growing Up In The Soviet Gymnastics System And Training At Round Lake -
IN THE NEWS
Aly Raisman appeared on 60 Minutes this week, relating her own story of abuse by Larry Nassar and making known her dissatisfaction with USA Gymnastics' handling of abuse at the time, as well as now. We discuss:
How awesome Aly Raisman is How awesome Aly Raisman is And how awesome Aly Raisman is The need for education and communication among children, adults, coaches, and administrators about what is acceptable behavior and what is not Why many of the victims didn't know they were abused until years later What a stupid question "Isn't the timing just a book sales ploy?" isPlus,
USAG has a new president, and we have concerns SAFESPORT has a new board, and we have concerns The USOC has experienced no consequences, and we have concernsAnd finally,
Jessica O'Beirne presents the O'BEIRNE MANIFESTO FOR CHANGE. Six areas in which USA Gymnastics must improve immediately, otherwise nothing will ever get better and they will never gain back the trust of the members. Transparency: Daniels Report compliance list link on the USAG homepage. Gymnast Union: Athletes and parents need to start a union to eliminate the conflicts of interest inherently built into any National Governing Body system and to end the fear of retaliation. Consequences: Debbie Van Horn, Paul Parilla and the rest of the board need to go, immediately. Comprehensive Training: Every employee from president, Kerry Perry to the receptionist and all board members of USAG need in-person, day-long abuse prevention training on an annual basis. Alcohol: One drink when coaching duties are over with a meal, per day. Period. No Grey Areas: All national team staff, parents, athletes and coaches need to be educated and empowered to enforce SafeSport rules. And to call eachother out for violations. SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome goodies here. RELATED EPISODES 277.5: McKayla Maroney Alleges Abuse from Nassar 77: Aly Raisman 257: The Daniels Report 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 227: Jane Doe 2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 187: McKayla Maroney 163: ENOUGH 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes -
IN THE NEWS The Gabby Tweet Heard 'Round the World (1:00) What was wrong with Gabby's response to Aly's post about victim shaming and why so many people are angry about it How her teammates responded Gabby's apology Our thoughts on the whole mess And then just as we were about to post, late breaking news: Gabby Douglas came forward as Larry Nassar victim. FIERCE (13:13)
Aly Raisman’s book, Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything, was released last week. We talk through all of our feelings about it as a gymternet family.
Why this is the best gymnastics book ever written for this age group USA Gymnastics does not come off well. At all. It's awesome. The post-Olympic tour is a hellscape Aly's experience with Larry Nassar is quite telling about exactly how this went on for so long and the very understandable reasons that victims don't speak about their experiences We need to talk about this mysterious Fran character Why the section about nutrition is a MUST-READ for all elite and NCAA coaches and gymnastics parents. Seriously. Read it right now. GO! Also check out Episode 230 to learn about the WellnessFX program All the other sweetest, funniest, standing ovation moments we loved GYMTERNET NEWS (1:26:45) British Gymnastics athletes are taking a stand against the organization! Why a group of athletes, including Max Whitlock, Ellie Downie, Amy Tinkler, is currently declining to sign new contracts with British Gymnastics The athletes have some very familiar concerns about lack of transparency in terms where the money is going and an overall culture of fear and favoritism Why gymnastics needs a union TUMBL TRAK GIVEAWAYSend in your story of a funny or embarrassing handstand moment (the more embarrassing the better), and you could win a $200 Tumbl Trak gift certificate!
Open to Club Gym Nerd members only Deadline: December 3rd Send your story to [email protected] with the subject line: Tumbl Trak Handstand Story The person with the funniest or most hilariously embarrassing handstand story will be chosen as the winner NORBERT'S GIVEAWAYNorbert's is giving away a four-foot sectional beam!
To win, just email us at [email protected] with the subject line "I want the Norbert's beam" and tell us...that you want the Norbert's beam Deadline: November 25th While you visit norberts.net to fantasize about that glorious little beam, check out NORBERT’S Gifts For Gymnasts Feature. Order by Dec 1st to receive your item by Dec 24th. For a 10% discount enter code "Gymcastic" at checkout when you visit norberts.net. SIMPLE CONTACTSThis episode is brought to you by Spencer's literal obsession, Simple Contacts. To renew your contact prescription online (in five minutes, without visiting the eye doctor) and order your new contacts, visit simplecontacts.com/gymcastic and use the promo code "gymcastic" to save $30 off your purchase.
SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. RELATED EPISODES 281.5: Aly Raisman Comes Forward As Nassar Victim 77: Aly Raisman 277.5: McKayla Maroney Alleges Abuse from Nassar 187: McKayla Maroney 230: The Good News 281: Myths, Legends, and Unexpected Moments PART 2 (Commissioned) 279: A Diva Is Magical: The Svetlana Khorkina Episode (Commissioned) 278: 2000 Sydney All-Around Final (Commissioned) 257: The Daniels Report 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 227: Jane Doe 2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 163: ENOUGH 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics 15: Joan Ryan Author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes -
GYMTERNET NEWS
This week, we get all the yucky parts out of the way at the beginning.
It was a bad week (month) (year) to be USA Gymnastics What USAG told the athletes in Rio about Nassar P&G and Kellogg’s (then Under Armour and Hershey’s) drop sponsorship of USAG USAG’s hideous motion to dismiss in the Denhollander case The Maroney birthday tweet Athlete reps can still serve on selection committees, counter to the Daniels Report But, progress made at the Board of Directors meeting Nassar Sentenced to 60 Years The letter Aly wrote to read at his sentencing. Where are the consequences for Michigan State? Dave Brubaker, director of Canadian women’s national team, charged with 10 sexual offenses. Todd Gardiner from IGI placed on permanently ineligible members list for violating provisions concerning a sexual relationship with an athlete.BUT ALSO (42:00)
Simone participated in the most hilariously un-fact-checked local news piece ever. Maria Paseka will miss 2018 with back surgery Our thoughts on the Russia Winter Olympics "ban" and Khorkina's bonkers response A 12-year-old verbally committed to Georgia Max Whitlock is learning air flares on pommel horse, just like Jess prophesied! Morgan Hurd, Yul Moldauer (and Brooklyn Moors!) are going to American Cup BRING ON 2018 NCAA season is soon upon us! We discuss (01:12:11): Florida or Oklahoma as the #1 team Suzanne is back. How does one explain Suzanne? We try. Former elites we're excited to see (Bailie! Jazzy! Nia! Alyssa!) All the exciting new friends who are about to turn senior, like (01:31:00) Li Qi, queen of connection bonus and our favorite Chinese gangsta floor routine All the US juniors who will take the world by storm, with special attention to Kara Eaker's beautiful beam Martina Dominici, the gymnast who will put Argentina on the map Plus Chen Yile, ZUBOVA, Simakova, Du Siyu, Sydney Saturnino, Denisa Golgota, Ana Padurariu, and a special Egyptian gymnast who might be Aliya Mustafina in disguise. SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome goodies in our store here. ZOLASince people now get ENGAGED on this show, we have a the perfect sponsor. Zola is the wedding company reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. To sign up with Zola and receive a $50 credit towards your registry, go to ZOLA.com/gymcastic
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MAGGIE NICHOLS IS ATHLETE A
2015 US Team World Champion, floor bronze medalists and 2017 Oklahoma NCAA Team Champion, Maggie Nichols has come forward as a survivor sexual abuse by Larry Nassar. "Up until now, I was identified as Athlete A by USA gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee and Michigan State University. I want everyone to know that he did not do this to Athlete A, he did it to Maggie Nichols."
OC Register: Maggie Nichols, first Nassar whistle-blower, goes public Time: He Violated Our Innocence.’ Maggie Nichols Says She Was Abused by Team Doctor Larry Nassar Sports Illustrated: Says John Nichols, “After Maggie reported [in June of 2015], we were told to be quiet, don’t say anything to anybody, that USA Gymnastics was going to handle it. Later on, we would ask what’s happening and they’d say they were contacting the FBI. I was led to believe that the FBI was going to be handling this.” USA Gymnastics has not responded to SI’s requests for comment. You can read Maggie's statement in its entirety here Take Action Tell Maggie how much you appreciate her on her twitter Sign up for Champion Women's action alerts. Support Feinstein's Senate Bill 534 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 by contacting your legislator. Find your representative here. NCAA SEASON BEGINSThe first weekend of the NCAA season is in the books, and the theme was endurance. (Or lack thereof.)
Michigan upsets Alabama. The Oscar-worthy tearjerker that was everyone's facial expressions before their third pass. Bailie Key's stress dream of a debut beam routine, how it gets better, and how Jess still gives her a 10. Kennedy Baker's flu-cramp sets the tone for Florida's rough performance. When Amelia Hundley is falling, something is very wrong indeed Alyssa Baumann is back from the health wars and looks like she never left Was...was UCLA the most prepared team on floor this weekend? Do any of these first-week problems even matter? Kyla going up second on bars: A way-too-deep discussion. The change in beam requirements and the problem with forward + backward "series" SARAH. FREAKING. FINNEGAN. Denver is coming for everyone, and Lynnzee Brown is about to be a star. Why Peng's bars score of 9.975 was exactly correct GYMTERNET NEWS USA Gymnastics struck a deal with McKayla Maroney to keep abuse quiet Confused about who's arguing what, what arguments makes sense, what arguments definitely don't make sense, who's lawsuiting whom, who knew what when, and what the timeline for all this was? We break it all down simply enough that even we can understand. USOC CEO apologizes Fran Sepler made some statements. And they were a PROBLEM. To summarize, the investigator for USAG just—hypothetically—admitted that she didn't report to police or CPC a child molester who was still working with kids. USAG did... after 5 weeks. Deanna Hong's phenomenal documentary piece, Why I Spoke Up: Rachael Denhollander WHAAAAA? A new team-final format was slipped into the FIG's updated technical regulations, and we love it. We have some questions about the characterizations (and accent situations) unveiled in the trailer for the Simone movie. Voronin Cup Komova is back and nailing her Arabian. She is the bars execution queen (because everyone knows giant swings don't count). We break down Nabieva's floor drama (because Nabieva) in detail. Oleg had surgery on his everything FEEDBACKWe discuss your questions and comments, including
Is it possible to do a Pak double back? More about undies and tinkling when tumbling Episode 222: Advice from pelvic floor specialist Are puppies sexist? (One of us still doesn't understand the question.) Here are the ice skaters with puppies at Olympic Trials. A tiny complaint that we need to do more episodes (we agree!) What NCAA gymnastics can learn from lacrosse about early recruiting VAULTING ON TOP OF ACTUAL HORSES SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. Today’s episode is sponsored by HelloFresh for $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code GymCastic30 RELATED EPISODES 285: Bring on 2018! 284: Morgan Hurd 283: Catalina Ponor Says Goodbye 282: GymCastic Book Club – Fierce, by Aly Raisman 281.5: Aly Raisman Comes Forward As Nassar Victim 277.5: McKayla Maroney Alleges Abuse from Nassar 187: McKayla Maroney 238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler 88: Rhonda Faehn & Mackenzie Caquatto 77: Aly Raisman -
GYMTERNET NEWS
Jessica and Spencer discuss
Simone Too Shutting down the ranch and options for an athlete and parent association Karolyi Ranch PTSD is real Maggie Nichols is Athlete A Maggie and her coach Sarah Jantzi reported Nassar to USA Gymnastics in June 2015 Complaint states that Steve Penny discouraged her parents from reporting to law enforcement Nassar was allowed to see patients for two years while under criminal investigation by MSU USAG's awful reaction statement reveals not a web of lies, but a web of stupid We break down USAG's commitment to "well, actually"-ing the survivors, while simultaneously admitting misdeeds The trouble with Fran. When is an "investigator" actually an "investigator"? USAG claims it did not identify interviewed athletes by name. Really, though? At what point is it time to close down USAG and start over? Geddert In motion to dismiss, he claims Rachael should really be suing her own mom Survivor statements indicate he knew as early as 1997 A listener asks why we seem to hate Geddert so much on this show. We explain. Read the details of police investigations into Geddert here. MSU follows suit Marcia Frederick, first US Gymnastics world champion, shares story of abuse Paul Ziert asks who approved the Maroney settlement and where the money came from NCAA NEWS (50:00)Actual gymnastics!
The week that vault turned impossible The Maddie Desch vault debacle, explained The difference between elite and NCAA vault rules, and why NCAA is SAFER Why is everyone trying to vault when their steps are off? "Persistedness" — a deep dive Suzanne's back and she's already being SO Suzanne Lauren Rice is amazing and life is unfair The triumphant return of CRACK OR CORRECT? Emma McLean's floor 9.975 The beam start-value massacre at the Elevate the Stage quad Would Denelle Pedrick have scored higher for a "name" school? The GymCastic seal of approval goes to Khazia Hislop of UNC for floor (at 1:30:00) SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. HELLO FRESHThis episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code GymCastic30
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IN THE NEWS
Victim impact statements in the sentencing for Larry Nassar began last week and continue this week. You can continue to watch it live here.
Update: Upon order of USOC, Paul Parilla resigns. John Geddert suspended ! Kyle Stephens: “Little girls don’t stay little forever. They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.” Lindsey Lemke: “Larry, I hope you, Lou Anna Simon, Kathie Klages, John Geddert, and all of USAG are scared, because you have pissed off the wrong army of women.” The awfulness of Geddert, quote by quote, story by story 14 were warned of Nassar abuse at MSU, at least one of whom is still working with the gymnastics team! WHAT?! Jordyn Wieber: "Larry Nassar is accountable. USA Gymnastics is accountable. The U.S. Olympic Committee is accountable. My teammates and friends have been through enough and now it's time for change." Aly Raisman: “Imagine feeling like you have no power and no voice. Well, you know what, Larry? I have both power and voice, and I am only beginning to just use them." That insane letter Nassar wrote to the judge Miss Val opens can of Whoop Ass on USAG What you can do: S 534 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 — Make sure it passes.USAG announces that it will no longer be using the ranch.
What do we make of this? Is it progress or just cynicism? A listener asks: Why can't the women just use the Olympic Training Center?Plus, is decertification an option? What does that actually mean? And what was the deal with Nastia's apology?
MEET NEWS A rundown of the current leaders in NCAA gymnastics All of Elizabeth Price's accomplishments over the last three weeks (there have been a lot) insane floor save from MyKayla Skinner Sabrina Vega scores 9.950 on floor Our obsession with the Toni-Ann Williams slip-and-slide vault warmup Stella Savvidou's one-arm floor routine: amazing, dangerous, or both? FEEDBACKWe respond to your questions and comments all about
Piked Arabians on beam? The difference between moral duty and legal duty Clarification on what "the Liukin" actually is Does the US train too hard leading up to competition? (Hint: YES) Why can't we just get rid of camps entirely? Bad coaching vs. good coaching Little Girls In Pretty Boxes Episode 15 NCAA gymnasts as possible individual competitors in 2020 SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. CASPERThis episode is brought to you by Casper. Casper is a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/gymcastic and using gymcastic at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.
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GYMTERNET NEWS
Our weekly roundup of the latest news stories from around the gymternet include:
Victim Impact Statements and why everyone should go to USAG meets dressed as Judge Rosemarie Aquilina. Mattie Larson made a big impact talking about how USAG created an abusive environment. McKenzie Wooford backed her up. Rachael Denhollander gave a speech to go down in the history books, "What Is A Little Girl Worth?" Who should play her in the Oscar-winning movie? We explain why Judge Aquilina was legally allowed to be partial so everyone can calm down. USOC cracking down...now...suddenly. We have feelings. Why the Daniels Report wasn't enough. Aly Raisman hit the USOC back with her own demands for an independent investigation. We want a Truth and Reconciliation hearing with Valeri Liukin. Congress passed Senate Bill 534 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act. Next step is Trump's signature. These three voted against the bill. Feel free to vote them out of office: Justin Amash, Michigan’s 3rd congressional district Thomas Massie, Kentucky’s 4th congressional district Mark Sanford, South Carolina’s 1st congressional district John Geddart of Twistars was suspended, then hilariously announced he is going to retire. He moved the gym into his wife's name, if/when he is banned by USAG, he will have to be entirely unaffiliated with the gym if the gym wants to retain its membership. Jessica called the police on him and it didn't go well. MSU Lou Anna Simon resigned. Still no one fired at MSU except for Nassar. MSU produced two different Title IX investigation reports. The the version not given to the victim said Nassar was “exposing patients to unnecessary trauma…” Joel Ferguson, a trustee and vice-chair of the MSU board, has not stepped down. Instead he supported Simon: “There’s so many more things going on at the university than just this Nassar thing.” Miss Val on radio last week said, ex-USAG President, Steve Penny, told her he let Marta get away with being abusive because she won. NCAA RECAP! (1:24:43) The week of CRACK! Even Kathy Johnson had to take to Twitter to complain! The judges gave Alex McMurtry's upgraded DTY, doesn’t stick, a 10 The judges gave OU's beam rotation 9.9s, even Bre Showers Florida needed 9.925 to win, judges gave it to Baumann Maggie Nichols didn't get a 10 on vault, Kennedy Baker no 10 on floor Stanford/Oregon State bars scoring was ridiculous UCLA beat LSU at Metroplex with 197.625 SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome clothing and gifts here. RELATED EPISODES 288: Ding Dong The Ranch Is Dead 287: Simone and Maggie Too 286: Cover Your Eyes and Silently Scream 282: GymCastic Book Club – Fierce, by Aly Raisman 281.5: Aly Raisman Comes Forward As Nassar Victim 277.5: McKayla Maroney Alleges Abuse from Nassar 259: The Nassar Plea, Parkour Responds to FIG, and Ranch Updates! 257: The Daniels Report 254: Vanessa Atler 246: Kathy Johnson Clarke Regionals Preview 245: Steve Penny is GONE 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 232: Conflict of Interest 227: Jane Doe2 Sues Karolyis 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 187: McKayla Maroney 88: Rhonda Faehn & Mackenzie Caquatto
