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'I had PTSD': Culture of abuse in British gymnastics leaves lasting legacy on its victims

By Amy Woodyatt and Amanda Davies, CNNUpdated 0842 GMT (1642 HKT) June 21, 2022London (CNN)For Claire Heafford, the abuse she says she suffered as a young gymnast has left a lasting mark on her life. Heafford, who's now in her 40s, told CNN Sport she experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after competing in British gymnastics in the 1990s, when she alleges, she was physically and emotionally abused. Now, she

History will not judge British Gymnastics well after years of 'systematic' abuse

British Gymnastics should never be allowed to forget Thursday, June 16.

Pranati Nayak wins bronze in Asian Artistic Gymnastics

Pranati, 27, who competed in last year's Tokyo Olympics, continued to impress as she came up with scores of 13.400 and 13.367 in the first and second vault respectively. She thus finished with an overall score of 13.367 at Doha on Friday evening.

Ex-gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar loses final appeal in sexual assault scandal

Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts including Olympic medallists.

British child gymnasts abused and denied food and water, report finds

British Gymnastics failed for years to address abuse complaints as it prioritised financial growth and medals, according to an independent investigator’s report that calls for governance reforms.

I still have nightmares: Nicole Pavier details abuse she suffered as a gymnast

A survivor of abuse within gymnastics says she still has nightmares about what happened to her as a child and even now feels “terrified” and “physically sick” when she smells the perfume worn by her coaches.

How ‘systemic’ abuse within British Gymnastics was allowed to continue for decades

A review has found that British Gymnastics enabled a culture where young gymnasts were starved, body shamed and abused.

Independent review reveals systemic physical and emotional abuse within British Gymnastics

By David Close, CNN

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'I had PTSD': Culture of abuse in British gymnastics leaves lasting legacy on its victims

History will not judge British Gymnastics well after years of 'systematic' abuse

Pranati Nayak wins bronze in Asian Artistic Gymnastics

Ex-gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar loses final appeal in sexual assault scandal

British child gymnasts abused and denied food and water, report finds

I still have nightmares: Nicole Pavier details abuse she suffered as a gymnast

How ‘systemic’ abuse within British Gymnastics was allowed to continue for decades

Independent review reveals systemic physical and emotional abuse within British Gymnastics