Bela Karolyi coached several renowned gymnasts, including Mary Lou Retton, Kerri Strug and Julianne McNamara. But he was known for harsh methods of training.
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FBI is still mishandling child sex crimes even after Nassar case, watchdog finds
The FBI’s inspector general slammed the agency for not complying with reporting rules for child sex abuse, warning that failure to do so leads to continued abuse.
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How older athletes powered up and transformed women’s gymnastics
In 1997, the minimum age for women gymnasts was raised to 16. Some thought it would usher in a less competitive era. Instead, athletes of incredible skill and longevity emerged.
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What to know about Stephen Nedoroscik, America’s pommel horse hero
The 25-year-old Massachusetts native came to Paris to do one thing only: the pommel horse. On Monday, he helped USA men’s gymnastics win its first medal in 16 years — and he’s not finished yet.
