1996 Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu and her husband, former-gymnast-turned-surgeon Michael Canales, blog on the hits and misses of the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships, taking place this week in London.
Dominique Moceanu was a wonderful gymnast. But her involvement in gymnastics since has been controversial:
• suing for legal emancipation from her parents
• coming out of retirement in 2005 (after 5yrs)
• competing in 2006
Whenever the media needs someone outspoken, they go to Dominique. Especially to get a negative viewpoint on her former coaches, Marta and Béla Károlyi.
You could call Dominique a loose cannon. Or “flaky”.
Yet, I was very surprised how insightful and interesting I found their commentary on International Gymnast magazine. Check it out at:
From the Stands: Women’s Qualification
Yes, there are shots at the Karolyis.
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