Building a World-Class Gymnastics Team

[@glamour]

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[@jodiemedlock6009]

I love the one that has the blue jaket on

[@ashleygray7012]

I🌶🤬😍

[@nancyball8686]

@@jodiemedlock6009 .

[@najegibson2606]

@@jodiemedlock6009 I is A no

[@silviacoronamorales3647]

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[@sassafrass241]

Jordyn is such a genuine human. Aly is too. Fierce and compassionate. They all are.

[@jojijosette5946]

All around great human beings.

[@anovemberstar]

Like Simone said - they did EVERYTHING for USA Gymnastics, and the one job they had - to protect them - they failed to do.

[@chicklit8604]

‘them’ who’?

[@Xoxoxoxoxc]

@@chicklit8604 around 250+ girls were sexually assaulted by Nassar and they weren’t protected

[@chicklit8604]

@@Xoxoxoxoxc coz nobody knew it happen until someone reported it. Sadly, pedophiles existed in corporate world, religious world, in Hollywood and sportworld.

[@jumisjam]

@@chicklit8604 the girls told them, not one believed until they filed a case

[@sartajs.a.6583]

@@jumisjam xxxxxmzx

[@lizzycarey7860]

The competition is so fierce for a spot on the team for 2021 it stresses me out for those girls

[@trinibwoy27]

I am 100% expecting to be heartbroken for some of those young women.

[@rugbyplayer9100]

And let’s be real, they’re fighting for 3 spots

[@belrussell-lynch502]

Me too. All these amazing athletes and only 4 spots

[@estebanrada3081]

@@belrussell-lynch502 3 because we know that one spot belong to Simone.

[@michaelleary9233]

I'm just glad Morgan got the title this year before everything shut down, she should have a good chance now.

[@outroseok]

kerri's story is the perfect depiction of the pressure and abuse coaches used to put the USAG team under yet people celebrated it, it's even worse knowing they would've still won gold had she not done that 2nd vault.

[@bigbodywhip]

specifically the two coaches who allowed nassir too practice on their camp and it had no wifi and was basically his safe haven and they were physically abusive for sure, heard nothing but bad things about the karolyi's

[@ArtGirl82]

It's sad that there are people out there now saying that Kerri is better than Simone because she was willing to compete injured and that Simone is selfish for refusing to risk being paralyzed, if she gets disoriented in midair. Although I think in a lot of those cases it's mediocre wanna-be Rush Limbaughs chomping at the bit for a reason to trash talk a black women they feel threatened by on social media.

[@chicklit8604]

@@bigbodywhip bcoz you’re only hear one side of the story. Glad dr. Nasser got what he deserved.

[@chicklit8604]

@@ArtGirl82 Kerri strug did at 1996 olympics was epic that will long be continue to reverberate in history of olympics sports. Simone who?

[@chicklit8604]

That’s what an Olympian been risked of doing: no pain, no gain, no glory. Life is hard. Life has choices.

[@littleflower9536]

It makes my cry to see Domi miss her vaults. She was so so young and her life living with the Karolyis was so difficult. Read her book - Off Balance - she was one of the first to sound the alarm on coaches being verbally and physically abusive.

[@easytoslip]

and she bounced back and forth between her dad and her abusive coaches, horrible. He was just as bad and his mom shut up and supported it. I don't get why so many people support men running everything when so many are such huge assholes.

[@littleflower9536]

@@crobnson I think you will enjoy the book! She even had a quite successful comeback that I never knew about.

[@zombieloveproductions]

Her book was amazing. I read it as soon as it was released and several times after that. I had a feeling that many years ago, that with her honesty.. sh!t was about to hit the fan. And it did. I commend her for her bravery because she actually was blacklisted by the community for speaking up.. and in my opinion.. she truly is one of the first representatives for those athletes to make a change. She was in a very tough spot where those girls confided in her but to respect their trust, she couldn’t say anything, but rather be a backbone and a supporter and encourage all those women with secrets to come out and be brave. I’d love to see her on a board for the sport.. and Aly as president! Lol

[@daniellereeve3988]

Just ordered the book as well. Thanks for recommending!

[@chicklit8604]

@@zombieloveproductions why would people support her book that put her coaches in the bad light who molded her in the first place to be an elite gymnast. The door in the karolyi’s gym was so wide that she can go and quit gymnastic anytime# victim card bait

[@mercuryfever392]

The way Marta has her hand on the back of Moceanu's neck and at the same time acting like she's tussling her hair to comfort her is so eerie. Kerri wasn't on a mission, she was force to do a second vault because of scare tactics. If they didn't care whether or not Dominique Moceanu's leg was broken, why the heck would they care about Kerri's ankle?

[@sweatherpaws]

my exact thoughts. it's always presented as if she had any choice in the matter.

[@msalyssababy]

Exactly!!

[@annjarboe9269]

I’m guessing it was a little bit of both. After having prepared all your life, she probably wanted it, too

[@Adara007]

Marta Karolyi typically used her fingers in a claw-like grip on the backs of the gymnasts' necks and she'd do this to both exert her control and dominance, physically and psychologically, over the gymnasts and especially to let them know when she was angry by digging her nails into their skin. Seeing her doing this 'claw-like' grip lets you know she's exerting her control and maybe letting the gymnasts know she's angry with them. It's awful to see.

[@TheAtl198]

@@Adara007 How do you know this?

[@NatalieMarie917]

I can’t believe I’m just now finding out that Kerri Strug didn’t even need to do a second vault for them to win the gold.

[@richardvergara]

Is your life complete now?

[@andii256]

@@richardvergara no. just mad that they could have avoided her breaking her ankle

[@mingming9604]

Wondering if anyone has ask Kerri about if she would have thought of it any differently in retrospect if she wouldve known the score.

[@NatalieMarie917]

@@mingming9604 I’ve never seen anyone ask her that. It would be interesting to hear her answer though

[@aoduongly1958]

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[@idontknow-ms8mc]

Watched the whole series. This was very well done, Glamour.

[@Smag-wm4bx]

It's sad to now know that the Karoli's PLAYED EVERY GIRL...PEOPLE HAVE NO CLUE HOW ILLEGAL THEY WERE AT WHAT WENT ON AT USA-G

[@MyKaylaSkinnerOfficial]

Thank you for sharing my story ❤️❤️❤️

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

💖💖

[@dannymontes3821]

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[@moodyangel5]

takes an amazing amount of maturity to not be a bitter betty after 2016.... rooting for you for 2021!!

[@Suzannehigby9410]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are truly a beautiful person inside and out. I hope to see you in Tokyo, you look like you never went away to college. Amazing! Most people could not have done what you’ve accomplished in such a short time, good for you👏👏👏 Also, I wish you the best at the Olympic selections coming up. Kick some a$$! Dig deep hun, believe in yourself... You Can Do It! Go USA!!!! 🇺🇸

[@cheddar53021]

Omg!!!!! Is that you

[@lucymartinson623]

man, this was an incredible series. I'm feeling all the feels rn and I want literally everyone to make the tokyo team next year and I'm gonna be sobbing no matter what when it's announced out of both happiness and sadness

[@sophieschnake4742]

Prior to watching this series, my ideal 2021 team was Simone, Chellsie, Laurie, and Grace McCallum with Jade Carey and Kara Eaker as event specialists. But after watching this I cant help but root for literally everyone

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

The second individual spot is won by an all around gymnast/s, not a specialist - although it's won for the team and they choose who they want to have the spot. I'd switch Morgan in for Laurie and Mcykala Skinner for Eaker. Kara's beam does not hold up internationally so unless she changes it dramatically and gets rid of the ring jumps she won't win any medals anyway.

[@NatalieMarie917]

I can’t even begin to describe how excited I will be if Chellsie makes the team. I’ve been watching all her recent videos, and I’m just praying she doesn’t get an injury.

[@Sierra-cl9xr]

Chellsie 💕✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@Sierra-cl9xr]

Natalie Marie if chellsie made the team I’d be stoked

[@mitzisarahitorres]

In my opinion, realistically, it will be: simone biles (because obviously), morgan hurd (Team USA needs her bars), sunisa lee (Team USA needs her bars), and grace mccallum/one of the brand new elite like Kayla DiCello, and Jade Carey as the 1 individiual spot. I like eaker and skinner, but skinner's form is consistently lacking (great difficulty, but loses points with lack of pointed toes, not reaching 180 degrees, etc), and eaker is fab! But my picks above like biles and jade are PERFECTION on vault and floor, but Team USA really needs great all-rounders with great bars routines, and eaker, memmel, skinner, etc do not have that, unfortunately. The 4 person team is forcing the US team members to be strong on ALL events.

[@spanglelime]

If anyone is interested, MyKayla Skinner has her own KZbin channel, chronicling her journey to Tokyo. I've only watched a few videos, but really enjoy watching them.

[@heatherwicker9990]

This series is wonderful. I have taken Jordyn Weiber’s View’s on resilience and I try every school year to teach my kids that failure is ok and we have to be resilient and get back up. She’s a very well rounded person. I admire that.

[@xerogravityy]

42:25 "And maybe there wont be so many gold medals" couldnt feel anymore truer right now. The health of our athletes , and their overall wellbeing/happiness should be prioritized a bit more than it was before. They are more than just gold medals, i hope the fun of the sport shared all over the world can be shined upon more once again.

[@laurita2225]

Watching this today after watching MyKayla win Silver today freakin’ warms my heart she totally deserved it

[@cindybourdelais901]

𝑀𝐸 𝑇𝑂𝑂𝐵𝐼 watched all 𝑇𝐻𝑂𝑆𝐸 𝐺𝐼𝑅𝐿𝑆 𝐵𝑈𝑆𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝐸𝐼𝑅 𝐴𝑆𝑆𝐸𝑆 𝑀𝐴𝑁.𝐿𝐸𝑇𝑆 𝐽𝑂𝑃𝐸 𝐼𝑇 changes

[@morrissuy]

Wow! this series is so well done and it only makes me appreciate Jordyn Wieber even more. Having seen the 2012 Olympics London live, the way she dealt with what had happened? Any sports enthousiast should see this. Gymnastics is such a beautiful sport, and given this series there is a LOT that we don't get to see, thats why I am glad this is online.

[@aliciaa740]

If you watch athlete A I think it puts a whole different spin on Kerris last vault. She was injured - no other kind of sport would have forced her to do that. Like they said they still would have won!

[@ethanvaneck2971]

If you were to ask her now if she would have done that vault I'm sure she'd say yes

[@MD-722]

@@ethanvaneck2971 That's not the point. A lot of athletes will make unsafe decisions for themselves in the name of _glory,_ hence why it is a coach's job to step in when necessary. What happened in at the '96 Games was done for T.V.; especially the infamous image of Bela Karolyi carrying her. You should listen to the podcast Heavy Medals, it addresses that spiel in quite decent detail.

[@GullibleTarget]

Athletes will force themselves, to the point where they compete against the coaches wishes. The thing is the control that is excerted on young gymnasts. It's not really a coach/athlete relationship where the coach is in service of the athlete. It's the other way around. The gymnast seems to be in service of the coach. Which is warped and weird. I mean, who signs the paychecks? Not the coach.

[@theyoungyogi]

I really loved this whole series. I'm so happy to see things changing in this sport for the better. These women deserve to be heard and for their experience in elite gymnastics to be a positive one. Not something that scars them for life. Seeing some of the teamwork and positivity that you see in university level gymnastics starting to come into elite is so refreshing. I'm excited to see where the sport goes and I know so many of the people you highlighted in this series are going to be a part of that change. Great job Glamour!

[@unknownuser_99]

Unfortunately, progress seems to be moving at a snail's pace, as national gymnastics operations would rather ignore complaints, instead of modifying their systems.

[@HeatherStrickler]

I didn't realize Mckayla was fourth at olympic trials 2016 and didn't make the four man team like what! lol thats crazy i knew she was an alternate but I didn't realize she placed in the top four and didn't make the team WHAT!?! That had to have been so hard!

[@kandi-leasmith5574]

I've been watching these ladies since 1977-78. I remember being about 2-3years old making everyone be quiet when gymnastics came on. ONLY thing on TV that made me sit down that young and just be in awe watching all these talented athletes. ❤️❤️ Be proud of yourselves ladies.... Y'all did that!!!

[@elizabethkozak2483]

I literally burst into tears when Kerri landed that second vault, just ugly cry. And Jordan, can we be best friends!?

[@Sierra-cl9xr]

Me too

[@lpoco0006]

maybe learn to spell your best friend's name :D

[@efisgpr]

Aww

[@marcushamner5994]

@Elizabeth Kozak AWWW Liz. Me too🥺😢❤️❤️🎸

[@BonnieDragonKat]

I remember 1996. I literally went through so many emotions during this competition.

[@laurennicole5604]

TEARS every time I see footage of London. The best olympics ever. ❤️ the amount of nostalgia is real.

[@courtneyneal1385]

Love Dominique Dawes. She literally made three Olympics teams. Not many can say that.

[@ezeid137]

Oksana tho

[@courtneyneal1385]

Yeah that’s why I said not many. She’s definitely a legend!

[@leecaver7641]

Qa

[@Rynryn99]

Definitely

[@federicobove1182]

Catalina ponor

[@sleepy5017]

Jordyn will always be one of my favorites. I just imagine how her career could have been with a better coach.

[@ethanvaneck2971]

@@ddpg9976 who??

[@Gymnastics-me8hu]

@@ethanvaneck2971 the russian gymnast that finished second at worlds behind jordyn by 0.033 and second at olympics behind gabby douglas by 0.239

[@jojijosette5946]

Jordyn is so inspiring, and so real. I feel that I can be strong when I listen to her.

[@RCola1217]

I cannot believe they have shortened the team to only 4 members. WTF!!?

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I agree the 4 person team plus 2 individuals was stupid idk why they did that. Apparently they’ve already decided that Paris will have 5 person teams again (I kinda wish they would go back to 6 tho) Edit: actually I know why they did that, I remember Tim Daggett saying that team USA is so much ahead of other countries and other countries have a hard time making a 6 person Olympic team. I’m still not a fan of it tho.

[@easytoslip]

USA is a rich, dominant super power that has little trouble winning on a world stage. There are many other countries that do not have 6 elites capable of competing at that level.

[@tb11212]

And let’s be real, we all know Simone is getting one of those 4 slots so I bet the rest of the gymnasts feel like they’ve only got 3 slots available

[@vanillamarshmallow]

easytoslip I realize that. I’d still rather see a team of six than a team of four plus two individuals. I’m glad it will at least be going back to five.

[@gabbiemitchell5719]

Right watch them move it to 3

[@jema4245]

anyone else so happy watching mykayla's journey knowing she actually made it? It was all worth it Myk!

[@Shamariah2011]

It just occurred to me Karrie Strug (sp.?) did the same thing as karate kid when he used his bad leg as a way to balance kick (the balance thingy) and knock out his opponent. No wonder it shook the world.

[@evacody1249]

And in real life the crane kick is useless. Not one Karate school will teach you that move. Don't compare a fake karate move to something in real life.

[@Adara007]

@@evacody1249 Exactly. I remember as a student of (Shorin Ryu) Karate back when I saw the movie aged about 12, many decades ago now, I watched that 'crane kick' and realised it would not only be useless in the real world but just how easy it would be to defend against and how it puts anyone trying to do it so off-balance and vulnerable it was rather ludicrous. I know they put it in for dramatic effect but the martial artist in me would prefer some realism and to this day people seem to think it's a real kick that can be effective in combat!

[@beau_croom]

THIS IS KZbin’S BEST DOCUMENTARY, PERIOD

[@koree1594]

I am loving these videos! The insight and perspective is just amazing. I can’t wait to see these girls perform in 2021 *hopefully*!

[@chrissydisibio2779]

The 1996 Olympic team will forever be my favorite team! I will NEVER forget how proud and happy I was and still am of those ladies!!! That year made me fall in love with gymnastics

[@ser2952]

I still cry every time I see Kerri's vault.

[@NatalieMarie917]

I can’t believe I’m just now finding out that they didn’t even end up needing that second vault

[@kristinae.7084]

Me too! I cry every time.

[@anna.m8]

Why is it that a gymnast doing a vault albeit being INJURED is celebrated???

[@lnisme0295]

it really shouldnt be, they just used the last episode to explain the amount of abuse in the sport but then celebrate this?? ridiculous

[@anna.m8]

@@lnisme0295 thank you, this exactly!

[@richardvergara]

Because we are America, and America loves winners.

[@sydneyperry4235]

i think people honestly thought she had a choice and wanted to do it again, but i think really she was so scared to disappoint that she did it. plus the landing on one foot is pretty cool. But being a gymnast i understand the mentality. sometimes it takes awhile to understand that those choices were more out of fear then pride and drive

[@sydneyperry4235]

@Nunovurbznzsodontask That is what im saying. Making a 'choice' because you're afraid of being punished or abused verbally isn't really a choice. But I understand that I thought I made those choices too, that the 'sacrifice' was worth my health/well being, when in reality I was too afraid to not do it. (and that's not really a choice at all) so we on the same page because I went to that camp

[@kiohero]

I could watch these for at least 6 more episodes!

[@nadineledwozan3586]

It would be nice if they did a series looking at the selected gymnasts in the run up To the Olympics

[@mssexxxytavia]

Zed ok I’ll joinivjo

[@lolleymcconnell]

6 more seasons!

[@kialee546]

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[@jesseseevers1820]

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[@lisaburke2778]

Great series. All of these athletes are so amazing. Jordyn Wieber, just wow.

[@meilinwu1731]

I can't believe I was today years old when I connected the dots that there wasn't just one, but TWO Dominiques on the 1996 team lol

[@destineeallen88]

Same 😭

[@frankG335]

The look on Jordan's face when she was about to start her floor routine was so fierce and so focused I remember thinking, "She's going to smoke this thing." And she DID! WHAT A TRIUMPH!

[@CharliKasumba]

Just finished watching. so good! Give us a season 2 focusing on men's gymnastics.

[@buzzlightyearandco]

I wish they could keep the skill level in elite gymnastics but have the positivity and happiness of college gymnastics

[@ariannabinaghi5222]

I get it, it’s an Olimpic win, still, the celebrations after Kerry’s vault are disturbing

[@afrodeity1576]

That's it??? The doc. series is over???? Ok, fine then-I'll just go back to episode 1!!

[@soapygirl83]

Man Tracee Talavera need to do some more interviews she has so much tea to spill about Steve Penny covering up for Don Peters, Olympics Selection shenanigans.

[@carish1452]

#Atlerwasrobbed 😁❤️

[@hellsbells5389]

Agreed. I had a feeling it was rigged when gabby went ahead even though Myk scored higher hmmmm maybe because she was an AA champ, idk. Favoritism

[@DiuQuy]

This series was so well done. Beautiful stories of resiliency, determination, tragedy, heartbreak, and triumph.

[@trinibwoy27]

I will say I am very excited to see what Team USA will look like post The Simone Biles Era. I expect there will be a slight drop off but the talent pool is still strong. I see young gymnasts like Konnor McClain, Kayla DiCello, Olivia Greaves, Sydney Barros etc and I see limitless potential. I also see super talented international girls like Vladislava Urazova and it is even more exciting

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

I think Simone is amazing but I'm also looking forward to her retiring. It'll just make it more interesting as we won't always know who's going to win. It'll bring the excitement back.

[@courtneyneal1385]

I’ll be sad to see Simone go we’re literally witnessing greatness and history being made. Enjoy it while we can before it’s gone and live in the moment. I am excited to see the new wave of girls. I believe Konnor. is going to be amazing.

[@nightflyer3242]

USA Gymnastics will only have to look at USA Swimming for guidelines on how to handle their team once their biggest star retires. When Michael Phelps retired, USA Swimming managed to increase their sport's outreach and talent finding to a point that their teams have consistently performed above expectations in international competitions.

[@Rynryn99]

Gymnastics is still exciting with Simone. It’s just like with Williams sisters in tennis. She doesn’t need to go anywhere, the other just need to figure out how to up their game. What Simone is about to is unbelievable and I’m tired of people faulting her for being amazing. Since when has there been such a dominant gymnast?!?!

[@nightflyer3242]

@@Rynryn99 Larisa Latynina would like a word with you.

[@pappysprite]

It's a shame Shannon Miller wasn't a part of this documentary as she was such a driving force for so many years

[@NatalieMarie917]

Who else here is rooting for Chellsie Memmel’s comeback?! Her chances of making the 2021 Olympic team are obviously pretty slim, but I would love to at least see her compete in elite competitions again. If any of you weren’t aware, she has a youtube channel documenting the process (as does Mykayla Skinner).

[@z.a.4801]

I believe in Chelsie. She is able to hit a routine under a lot of pressure and she has very big skills. If Chelsie thinks she can do it, that means she can. Morgan Hurd and Biles are a lock. Mckayla Skinner has too bad form to be a lock. Hernandez won't be ready I think. I want everyone to do well but I really think Chelsie has a real shot at this.

[@CC-CR]

@@z.a.4801 I'd say Sunisa Lee and Grace McCallum are closer to being a lock than Morgan is... It all depends on what they show next year though

[@estebanrada3081]

@@CC-CR Same I think Simone is a lock and Suni is closer one to be a lock too, that is it. Morgan did well in 2017, but then last year she didn't, on GK classics she wasn't even o podium.

[@nathanielhalls1893]

Mykayla is getting better.

[@marcushamner5994]

Chellsie Memmel is awesome! I’ve been watching her KZbin series. She’s always amazing. I can’t wait to see who’s a lock got the Olympics next year😊👊🏾

[@tshimangadzomavhungu3563]

It's heartbreaking to know that they will all be fighting for only 4 spots only and they are all amazing gymnasts

[@aioharmony]

We all know Simone Biles will be on the team, unless a very very serious injury occurs which will most likely not happen so it’s more like 3 team spots and 2 individual spots.

[@katelee2223]

3 spots because theres no way simone biles isnt getting on the team unless she gets injured which probably wont happen

[@lucifer8445]

I enjoyed so much watching this serie! Feels nice to put more light onto gymnastic

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

Great episode once again. Although it annoys me to hear Americans talk about the 2 per country rule being unfair when America was one of the countries pushing for it back in the day. Was it 2000 when 3 Romanians stood on the podium? America needs to understand that one of the reasons they are top now is because of the 2 per country rule. It allowed their gymnasts to qualify for finals and get the sport noticed by the public. And of course with US money there's now a fully equipped gym in every town, if not more than 1 and all the worlds best coaches have flocked there for the money. Americans need to be a little more understanding of their privileges and advantages.

[@shannon4191]

I beg to differ on the “fully equipped gym in every town” even every city.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Yeah, we played ourselves with that rule.

[@gwen5949]

@@shannon4191 still compared to other countries the US has far superior equipment

[@ethanvaneck2971]

Also aly raisman herself didnt ask for the 2 per country rule

[@alexkaitlinthomas]

@@shannon4191 how far would you have to travel to get to a fully equipped gym? And in time, not miles. You can't compare 30 miles of US highway to 30 miles of twisty, country roads with 30mph speed limits here in the UK

[@bekahdoug5572]

Why did I get SO nervous watching the Magnificent 7 piece😂😂Like I didn't already know the outcome😂I'm SO blessed to have trained at Dynamo while Shannon was training for '96'! Those are sone of my most cherished memories.

[@imarealtuffkid]

it's so incredibly clear how deep the complicity goes with the hostile, abusive environment--how can they do episode 5 about the inhumane training conditions that led to so much abuse of so many women and then in episode 6 celebrate kerri feeling that she had no choice but to continue on while injured? come ON.

[@DK-tq3fy]

They did say she didn’t actually have to do the vault because they had the scores even if she’s didn’t.

[@clray123]

Previous part: abuse of gymnasts by a perv. This part: hey, if you have a broken ankle, just be a hero, it's your duty to finish the event!

[@anna.m8]

Lol, this exactly!!

[@veronicagalante4793]

isn´t that abuse?

[@mena94x3]

maseratic boychik - Yeah, it’s just in America. Other countries haven’t physically, mentally and emotionally abused their athletes over the years. Right. 🙄

[@veronicagalante4793]

@@mena94x3 more than sure that it happens all over the world but, it's that your consolation?

[@mena94x3]

Veronica Galante - Where did I say abuse of athletes is an okay thing to do? It was a response _to somebody else_ commenting about how ‘that’s how it’s done in America’ as if we hold the monopoly on it. America’s (shameful) abuse of athletes pale in comparison to what other countries have done - and praise God it has been brought into the light - past abuses and current, all over the world.

[@cookieaddictions]

So cruel the way they zoomed in on Jordyn’s crying face.

[@jenniferwatson1944]

With there not being any crowds for the Olympics this time around, who needs a crowd when you got Mykayla Skinner on your team hyping you up and cheering you on. I love the tweet that they showed in here about that’s the college gymnastics spirit. It’s nice to see the college team experience on the Olympic gymnastics team.

[@elizabethw7435]

Here I am watching this series knowing I will never be able to be a gymnast, but still watches gymnastics videos, documentaries, movies and tips.

[@persephone2706]

Aliya Mustafina is also an incredible gymnast. A real force to be reckoned with. I've always enjoyed watching her gymnastics and cheered her on, even when she was in direct competition with the U.S. team... She's just that amazing to watch.🤸🏻‍♀️🏅🇷🇺

[@watersplash247]

Love her. Sad to hear she has retired. Was looking forward to her getting into tokyo

[@saudbadran1873]

Let’s talk about the journey that is Jordan Weiber’s eyebrows 👀😅

[@keljells]

👀.

[@CoachJulie193]

Yes. They look great !

[@darkexcalibur87]

______ ______ 👁 👁 👄

[@m.lizziebrooks8889]

Let's also talk about how AMAZING her eyes look !!!

[@TheAtl198]

Let's talk about the CROAK that is her voice. I literally couldn't listen to it.

[@gabrielmoro3d]

This series was beautifully done. Thank you Glamour!

[@Brittanyknuckles1427]

Mykayla skinner has always been a favorite of mine, her perseverance and dedication despite the setbacks is so inspirational. I didn’t know about worlds 2019!!! I’m so freaking happy she made it to the Olympics. I remember getting up at 4 am to watch mykayla on the vault finals. I cried for her when she won silver, she absolutely deserved that medal!!! Congratulations on all your success mykayla ❤

[@DiuQuy]

So glad it's become a more positive atmosphere for these precious athletes.

[@vibinvina4309]

ikrrrr

[@EmzoRulez]

this series has been absolutely fantastic

[@KourttneyL]

I’m in tears watching Carrie land on one foot and see that pain but winning!!!

[@chaiandmatcha]

Love how the background music turns sinister when it talks about the USSR dominating the game back in the 80s 4:25

[@unknownuser_99]

I don't like this whole 'College isn't like Elite. Athletes can speak up and express themselves. It's so much safer.' story when we know this isn't always the case.

[@MuzzyBarker]

There are some differences marked by the team element. Elite gymnastics also isn't always abusive.

[@MD-722]

@@MuzzyBarker Elite gymnastics is not _"always so abusive,"_ that is a very naive and sweeping statement; especially as the NCAA is the biggest silent culprit in all of this. Part of the reason abuse is so rampant in the U.S. is because if a gymnast doesn't peak by the time they are 18 and has to turn professional in order to afford their training etc (e.g. Jordyn Weiber), they have to forfeit their collegiate eligibility and subsequently their athletic scholarships. Thus as a result, American gymnasts are pushed so hard at young ages because their window of opportunity has been kept so small. Also the NCAA are FULLY aware of this and could have made exemptions for gymnasts YEARS ago, but to this day they have not.

[@tosh4771]

@@MD-722 The ncaa recently changed some of their rules due to the Pac-10 basically forcing them to, but it amazes me that they never took into account the differences in being able to compete in gymnastics at a young age. They made exceptions for baseball if you were semi-pro, but didn't make the same for gymnasts.

[@bluelover112]

The fact of the matter is that Kerri had the weight of an entire nation on her shoulders. And a CHILD should never have to carry that burden. She suffered a minor injury and then had no choice but to vault again and seriously injury herself. And for what? The cost of her health and well-being. Not the gold medal. A calculator would have shown you they would have won regardless. Our NUMBER ONE job as coaches is to kept these kids safe. They failed her. She’s not a hero for vaulting on an injury. She’s a victim of a broken system... that’s still broken. It’s our job, as the new generation of coaches, to build a better environment than what our predecessor experienced.

[@siona8662]

i'm gonna sob no matter what the team is!! there's just not enough spots for everyone

[@antoniahartmann7073]

What a great series! So impressive! @Glamour looking forward to similar shows

[@karenlindley.9756]

Wonderful series. Kudos to everyone involved in these episodes. X

[@Liierenify]

Watching this series again because it is just so good. Thanks for making it.

[@mayarose3217]

Little Dominique moceanu is such a cutie pie, forever a fan.

[@ttiffany]

FoxQueen2468 wow, that’s nice :D

[@Maddel97]

This was so interesting to watch! I would honestly love a version where you did this with men’s gymnastics and all of the insights!

[@Disashter1]

I feel so sad for them all...waiting for the 2020 Olympics now this!

[@dominicweber]

We need this for Rhythmic Gymnastics!!!

[@c17nav]

This episode won a 2021 Producers Guild of America award for Outstanding Sports Program.

[@marcushamner5994]

The women are so awesome! I’ve enjoyed the entire series. The girls overcame so much, and I’m glad the program is better than what it was post Larry Nassar.

[@marytheodorou8202]

The girls are so gifted and talented, just so beautiful.

[@glaznflip1501]

Fact check 3 up 3 count was introduced at the olympics in 2004 and those clips of Nastia and Shawn was the all around finals .

[@TheDanemite]

I'm so happy for Mykayla. She really inspires me.

[@Echoia]

This was fun to watch! So many memories to relive

[@soniaqable]

wonderful series, but how I wish gabby was part of this. so sad she was not interviewed even once.

[@MuzzyBarker]

Or even mentioned. Aly and Jordyn completely cut her out of the 2012 narrative.

[@soniaqable]

@@ellcally508 why??

[@anikokoren3417]

Gabby hated gymnastics and competing by the time of her comeback and I'm sure she would have not wanted to do this interview. I have a friend who was a world champion many years ago and she really tries to move on with her life and not doing anything sport-related thing anymore, because she was hurt by the pressure and the fame and that everybody knows her "xy, the athlete". With that being said, I'm a huge fan of Gabby and would have loved to see her in these videos but I can totally understand if she didn't want to

[@brittanybarlow194]

Strange question but if I had to shave my bikini line all the time it would be horrible. They get really close up shots of them. How in the world do they do it? Like I said strange I know but just a thought.

[@SchocoMacGirl]

I thought about that, too :D

[@madisonbarnes7925]

Personally as a gymnast I just get waxed

[@nightflyer3242]

Laser hair removal is f'in amazing!

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Wax

[@janetslater129]

Or it’s possible they may be bare if their physical development was delayed due to their training.

[@firefly314]

Love to see Chellsie Memmel at the games but bummed she got injured.

[@NatalieMarie917]

As far as I know, she’s doing well now. I’ve been watching all her recent training videos. Idk if she’ll make it to the Olympics again, but I definitely think we can appreciate seeing more 30+ year olds in elite competitions

[@lnisme0295]

its not a big injury luckily so its not going to affect her too much i think

[@courtneyneal1385]

It’s not a bad injury and she’s already training bars again. I think she’ll be fine and has more then enough time to continue to prepare for her come back.

[@mariewalters4847]

So much respect for the girls affected by what I have just learned about here in australia. My heart is broken, angry and just so stunned at the adults involved in allowing this monster (no name or title just description required) to carry on with his so called medical treatments under the guise of a doctor when it was obviously thrown into the ‘too hard shame basket’ .. im sorry if my comments bring up any emotional feelings due to the sensitivity but I am just so angry… gymnastics is a sport i take great respect in watching!! Knowing How the USA takes such pride in all aspects of the sports world, I just can not fathom how this is sitting with the whole country. My respect is with the girls and their families. Their voices are loud and clear and they have made the changes across the board in hopefully all sports clubs. 🙏🏼

[@mercuryfever392]

It makes me cringe that John Geddert is stnading behind them going "I hear it's real gold too" like he's their friend or something. So many people have talked about what a jerk he was. It makes me angry that he was allowed to experience that moment with them because he didn't deserve to enjoy that.

[@Jaycee1200_]

Jordan said in an interview after she lost the AA spot she started crying and turned around to find her coach for comfort (John) and he was storming out of the arena and that was the moment she realized he wasn't just a tough coach he was a horrible person. So sad.

[@mercuryfever392]

@@Jaycee1200_ Which interview was that?

[@keljells]

Jaycee 1200 I’m so glad that Jordan found happiness in her Olympic experience and has become a positive figure in the sport, coaching. She deserves the world.

[@Adara007]

John Geddert used fear to control gymnasts, berated and abused the young females under his 'care' in his gym and was friends with Nassar. He risked and damaged so many gymnast's physical and psychological health and well-being and treated them as objects that, to him, were disposable. He should be in jail with Nassar.

[@rebeccasims5071]

I really hope skinner gets on the 2021 Olympic team

[@kellyrush125]

This got my emotions all over the place 🥴🥰😥

[@tofarati2032]

me too!

[@sainte5]

USA is all over the place!!!seriously, I think team 2004 was far more "united" than team 2008...

[@shanthishanthi4371]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience, really great, my best wishes 🙏

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

Kerri landed practically on ONE foot! ❤I cried!

[@lizzie7654]

To be honestly 2008 the Chinese team did have the SV to do well and if both teams had hit everything then China still had a chance to beat them. Their team was constructed better too - they did not have a single gymnast do all four events (even Yang Yilin and Jiang Yuyuan their best AA gymnasts didn't do 4 events - JYY only did 2!). It was spread out as a 'team' balanced more than the USA team. China also had the top individual qualifying scores on beam, floor and vault so USA were never guaranteed the gold for that competition. For comparison look to 2012 - there you can say that the gold medal was really USA's to lose, their SV was ridiculously ahead of everyone else - and for another team to have a chance USA had to make a mistake, quite different.

[@cyrielle_]

This video's take on the Beijing team final makes me cringe. The Chinese team was simply better than the USA in every single way, they had the best UB team by miles, came to the games with 2 Amanar and 2 outstanding DTY, they literally had the potential to win every gold medals in Beijing (TF + Jiang Yuyuang AA, Cheng Fei vault and floor, Li Shanshan BB, He Kexin and Yang Yilin UB). They had the highest overall start value, the more original routines and smarter constructed routines, the best form and execution, and had less injured gymnasts than the US. They also had the crowd support, WON PRELIMINARY, and after Chellsie and Sam injuries it was obvious than the gold was China's to lose.

[@sabrinabelz7160]

@maseratic boychik Get your own facts straight. Cheng Fei qualified in 1st on floor and she beat both Nastia and Shawn AGAIN on team finals night. She beat them 2 out of the 3 times they competed in Beijing, so she absolutely could have won floor. Jiang yuyuan was injured, but I agree that even if healthy, it would have been hard for her to beat Nastia and Shawn in the AA.

[@KourttneyL]

FINALLY THE NEXT EPISODES ARE FREE TO WATCH

[@Elong.]

Jenny Zhang was so sweet and supportive to Jordan🥺

[@trinibwoy27]

Also now thinking who will be chosen for the second nominative spot of Team USA is a tough one. With Jade already having her individual spot i doubt a floor/vault girl would be chosen. Which leaves mainly a beam or bars specialist as a frontrunner for it

[@mindyschocolate]

trinibwoy27 I miss the days where you had to be good at all four events. Everyone went up, and all scores counted. The Olympics were way more exciting back then. “Is she going to hit?”

[@LaurynElizabeth]

Because Jade already made it as an individual, can she still make the team? Like can someone do both? I'm so confused on how this whole thing works now

[@aimeesquirrell12]

I know Chelsie Memmel is training all around but I would love for her to go the individual route with her beam

[@aimeesquirrell12]

@@ddpg9976 how many individual spots are there?

[@bratsfacks1013]

No, the individual spot is hers so if she gives it up for a spot on the team, the USA looses that individual spot

[@amybrown7730]

So sad 😞 that whole organisation let them all down . these women are truly amazing.

[@faithshapiro3962]

All of these people are absolutely amazing

[@Lizzie-ve7kt]

I love Cathy Rigby, she was so talented and severely underscored at the ‘72 Olympics thanks to the eastern bloc judges’ bias for the Soviet Union. Seriously, if you go back and watch videos of her routines it’s incomprehensible how she didn’t even medal at those games.

[@neversaygoodluck]

Sam says that in 2008 it was alarming to them that team USA was in 2nd place during finals because they won qualifications. But that's not correct. China beat them by 1.447 in qualifications.

[@tosh4771]

China was winning that gold no matter what. They may not have been perfect, but they put on a show that day. Cheng was so emotional. USA had tons of mistakes also. I think Alicia fell twice.

[@octagontowers4267]

Good news Mckayla, YOU ARE PART OF THE TEAM!!!

[@melissagold9491]

Not to nitpick, but .... I could have sworn the 3-up 3-count format at the Olympics started in 2004 (someone in the video said 2008).

[@DebbieSchechter]

The entire series was great. And I love McKayla Skinner!