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Prominent Canadian gymnastics coach Elvira Saadi has been suspended by Gymnastics Canada since late 2020, pending an investigation into abuse allegations, the sport’s national federation confirmed to TSN. …
Gymnastics Canada expects the results of a third-party investigation of Saadi within the next month …
Canadian gymnastics coach suspended after abuse allegations
Brooklyn Moors is being coached by Dennis Vachon at the Olympics.
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a serious injury that can be career-ending in collegiate athletics.
A rerupture (recurrent rupture) after primary ACL reconstruction occurs in 1% to 11% of all athletes.
The highest rates of recurrent ACL ruptures (per 10,000 AEs) were among male football players (15), female gymnasts (8.2), and female soccer players (5.2). …
Of sports played by athletes of both sexes, women’s soccer had a significantly higher rate of recurrent ACL ruptures than men’s soccer (rate ratio, 3.8 [95% CI, 1.3-15]). …
Epidemiology of Recurrent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in National Collegiate Athletic Association Sports
Trinity Thomas is one of the first gymnasts who have received an offer to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the NCAA changed its rules regarding endorsements and compensation following a loss in the Supreme Court earlier this month.
Olivia Dunne, as another example, has millions of followers.
Recall Riley injured her ankle at the U.S. Classic. On competition Vault landing mats, where so many major injuries happen.
… I want to thank Brian from the bottom of my heart for showing me what it was like to be treated with kindness and respect everyday.
Because of this I will never let anyone treat or abuse me the way I was for years, he has helped me become a whole person.
He is also an incredible coach and before I hurt my ankle at classics I was doing things on floor and vault that I never thought possible for me.
My main motivation for this last year and a half while training with Brian Carey was to show all of the little gymnasts and athletes out there that you can still become the best athlete that you can be in a healthy environment. …
I didn’t have a vote. But my pick for the +one U.S. Olympic team would have been Riley. She hit 5/6 Bars routines this season and would have been a favourite for the Bars final, if not the podium.
If you want a deep dive into WHY the USA didn’t pick Riley as an alternate, listen to the June 30th GymCastic episode – Olympic Trials Party and Postmortem.
Becky Hammon was on the short list for head coach of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers.
She wasn’t hired.
The AIS has strengthened its commitment to creating a safe and supportive community for LGBTIQ+ athletes, coaches and staff by becoming a Principal Partner Member of Pride in Sport Australia. …
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Ascend has a giant PRIDE flag in the Gym.
There’s no doubt that club offers equal opportunity for everyone.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Canada has a new website dedicated to making ALL athletes feel welcome in sport.
The Canadian House of Parliament also recently passed a bill to effectively ban conversion therapy by a vote of 263 to 63.
The American Medical association denounced the practice as “harmful and ineffective”.
Sending a message.
Good decision.
I predict leo and shorts will become increasingly popular as that’s what many wear in training.
