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Post by Admin on Nov 7, 2018 18:40:13 GMT
The U.S. Olympic Committee’s plan to remove USA Gymnastics as the governing body in charge of the sport at the Olympic level has Aly Raisman’s approval. The gold-medal gymnast and Needham native weighed in on the USOC’s decision on Twitter Tuesday morning, a day after USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland posted an open letter to the gymnastics community, saying, “You deserve better.” “I believe this is a significant step forward that is necessary for the overall health and well-being of the sport and its athletes,” Raisman wrote in a note she posted to Twitter. “Change is not easy, and the unknown can be scary, but we need to do whatever it takes to ensure nothing like this ever happens again. There are so many amazing, talented, and kind-hearted people in this sport, and it’s time for them to lead us into the future!”
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Post by Admin on Apr 18, 2019 17:48:35 GMT
It has been a little over a year since former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing hundreds of women and girls, under the guise of being a trusted medical provider and friend.
The aftermath of his actions and the testimonies of the 156 survivors who came forward during his trial still reverberate across the gymnastics community.
Now, HBO’s new documentary — At The Heart Of Gold: Inside The USA Gymnastics Scandal directed by Erin Lee Carr — aims to reveal the dangerous system that allowed Nassar to exploit his position, providing him with opportunities to take advantage of unsuspecting athletes, and get away with it for more than 30 years.
“I was brainwashed to believe this was a valid medical procedure,” one survivor says in the first trailer for the documentary, exclusively debuted by PEOPLE.
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Post by Admin on Mar 3, 2020 20:44:20 GMT
USA Gymnastics recently offered a settlement to victims that suffered sexual abuse under former team doctor Larry Nassar. In an interview on NBC "TODAY," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman called the settlement offer "offensive," and believes that the organization is attempting to cover up the scandal.
"It's honestly offensive," Raisman said. "It's devastating. It's incredibly draining. USA Gymnastics, United States Olympic Committee — they refused to take any accountability to address the issue, to figure out what went wrong. I am heartbroken that this is still going on."
In the proposed $215 million settlement offer, victims will be compensated with payments based on where the sexual abuse ended up taking place. The settlement would also absolve former USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny in addition to former national team coordinators Martha and Béla Károlyi from any penalties resulting from the scandal.
Raisman believes that the organization is attempting to reach the settlement prior to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
"It shows they don't care," Raisman added. "They're just trying to push it under the rug and hoping people will forget about it when they watch the Olympics this summer."
Nassar sexually abused more than 150 victims and is currently serving a life sentence in prison.
Raisman is one of many American athletes that was sexually assaulted by Nassar when he was serving as the team doctor for USA Gymnastics. The three-time gold medalist even spoke during Nassar's 2018 trial.
"I don't know all the answers. And in order to make real change, we need to understand exactly what went wrong," told "TODAY" said. "I personally would like to see USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee release all their documents and data because they are not doing that. They're not answering our questions."
USA Gymnastics did release a statement on Sunday saying that they have "fully cooperated with the all law enforcement investigations.
"We have fully cooperated with all investigative bodies, including by producing information that they have requested," USA Gymnastics said. "...We are deeply committed to learning from these investigations, and finding ways to prevent abuse in the future. At the same time, we must respect the confidentiality and integrity of the mediation and SafeSport processes. We would welcome the opportunity to continue mediation and discussing how to best resolve the survivors' claims."
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Post by Admin on Dec 31, 2020 21:21:03 GMT
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is flexing her beach volley skills without physically being on sands. The 26-year-old former athlete, home for COVID like everyone else, today marked how much she misses real life, sharing a stunning and skimpy beach snap for her 2.1 million Instagram followers. Aly, who has been partnering up with Amazon amid the global pandemic and for the greater good, dedicated her Tuesday snap to how life once was, and her followers think it's the cutest thing ever. See why below. Scroll for the photo. Aly, just yesterday, made headlines for enjoying a yoga pants doggy playdate, with the vibes on her IG very much showing pandemic lifestyle. The 2012 "Fierce Five" and 2016 "Final Five" captain today shared a beach shot showing her lying on her front, and it was vacay vibes, like woah. http://instagram.com/p/CJY2H10nADZ The photo featured the Massachusetts native on fine shores, backed by beach structures and bystanders, and seemingly somewhere exotic. Fans saw Aly in a bright green swimsuit and tiny denim shorts, also pouting from behind shades as she held a neon orange ball.
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Post by Admin on Jan 4, 2021 21:37:10 GMT
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman is touting the benefits of pilates for getting her mind and body back on track after years of pain and torture during traditional forms of exercise. The 26-year-old star took to Instagram over the weekend to share her experience with pilates, which uses low-impact flexibility and muscular strength, as well as endurance movements to target the core muscles of the body. Pilates is also credited with helping relax many muscles in the body as stamina is built through performing the moves. Aly Raisman, who has been an athlete her entire life and trained at levels of endurance that most would not be able to handle, shared her story in a new social media post. "Ever since I started training again in 2014 for a second Games, my body & mind have never felt the same. The 2nd time around was harder than I ever could’ve imagined. I'm still struggling to fully recover," Raisman explained to her fans. She added, "After 2016, some days I could barely walk up the stairs without my legs feeling fatigued & cramping." "I couldn’t understand how I went from being one of the best gymnasts in the world to struggling to stand up while washing my hair." She continued that, "I've felt disappointed & frustrated because it’s been hard to find a workout that doesn’t leave me feeling depleted & sicker. I tried to remind myself to listen to my body & find what works for me." The retired gymnastics legend wrote that she used to attend pilates classes with her mom as a kid, and recently brought her mom back to a pilates class as she discovered the healing benefits of the popular exercise trend. Raisman wrote that: "[You] can work on muscles individually & go at your own pace. It doesn’t matter what the person next to you is doing it’s all about focusing on yourself & doing your best that day. When I am struggling with low energy or anxiety, Pilates helps me feel more present & connected to my body."
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