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245: Penny is GONE

245: Penny is GONE

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


245: Penny is GONE

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

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Length:
98 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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IN THE NEWS In the news, Spencer and Jessica chat about: USA Gymnastics President has resigned after the USOC called for his ouster Why this is not the time to move on because nothing has changed Three things that still need to be done to prevent abuse at USA Gymnastics USAG using SafeSport for sexual abuse only--that means they are still going to do their own policing on non-sexual abuse misconduct and crimes.  NCAA Conference Championships (13:59) Regionals (38:30) Skinner's "snub"/character counts (35:15) Stuttgart World Cup (42:30) Results Tabea Alt wins, layout to two feet BB mount Eythora Thorsdottir's  floor save We almost start a Morgan Hurd podcast (47:32) Watch Morgiboo's beam dismount; double double FX with pointed toes and legs together! Baku World Cup (54:55) Results The crazy lighting problems Oksana Chusovitina winning all the things because, Chuso Catalina Ponor had a very Romanian  floor day This is basically the Vasiliki Millousi BB code Crack or Correct: The Most Controversial Scores from Baku, NCAA, Stuttgart (1:03:51): Tabea Alt's bar judges' score vs. Eythora and Pauline Schaefer Judges gave Maddie Stover a mathematically impossible beam score. GYMTERNET NEWS Our weekly roundup of the latest news stories from around the gymternet include (1:10:42): Oleg Stepko has gone to Ukraine for personal reasons Interview with new Australian WAG National Coach, Mihai Brestyan Geza Pozsar is working with Japanese gymnast Aiko Sugihara on her floor and beam routines Ellie Downie is working a Cheng! "This was the best decision for me and it’s a more positive environment too" – Amy Tinkler on switching gyms Average Human-Sized Gymnasts (AKA tall for gymnastics): Leo Genders (Army) watch video of six-foot-one-inch-tall gymnast.  5'9" gymnast Becky Rozsa of the SUU Flippin Birds FEEDBACK (1:24:24): Razor burn cure Regular season champions are awesome! Ireland: "I think basic safe guarding and child protection was one of the most valuable couple of hours I have ever put into my career as a coach" Safe 4 Athletes also recommends a safety officer Why no "good countries" at American Cup? RELATED ARTICLES USA Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Investigation NY TIMES "Ex-Gymnastics Chief’s Career: Swift Success Marred by Years of Scandal" Nasser accused of performing vaginal acupuncture on MSU gymnast A 20-year toll: 368 gymnasts allege sexual exploitation 78 women or girls suing MSU and Nassar in federal court and a California state court. Five other lawsuits name Nassar and USA Gymnastics "This is the first step of many that need to occur.” – Dominique Moceanu Former gymnast Jeanette Antolin wants sponsors to pressure USA Gymnastics to make changes to combat sex abuse FAQ: What to know about the sex abuse case of ex-MSU Dr. Larry Nassar MSU doctor resigned after removing Nassar patient files Jessica Howard has an op-ed in the NYTimes : "Cracking Down on Abuse in U.S. Gymnastics" Editorial: Still much work to do inside USAG The Larry Nassar case should fuel serious discussion about how to stop sexual abuse Critics say Steve Penny's resignation not enough in wake of sex abuse allegations involving USA Gymnastics Jessica Howard on USAGym Board meetings: "The meetings seemed to revolve around two things: money and medals.” Women Claim Michigan State University Tried to Hide Dr. Larry Nassar's Sexual Abuse of Athletes MSU Abuse Scandal: Coach Had Gymnasts Sign Card for Dr. Larry Nassar  SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. RELATED EPISODES 244: Russian Nationals & Gymnix 2017 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 240: Chalkography 239: Elite Canada, Reykjavik & NCAA Olympic/World Championship Team Members Competing in College Gymnastics in 2017 238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler 237: Ruby Harrold 236: Dream Theme Floor Routines 235: Happy 2017! 163: ENOUGH 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor 222: New King 223: Tasha Schwikert 224: Age of the
Released:
Mar 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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GymCastic Podcast is a weekly gymnastics talk show. The hosts interview people who love gymnastics almost as much as we do, discuss the latest news, events and offensive leotard fashion.