I was 14 y/o w/ a tibial stress fracture, left alone w/ no cervical spine exam after this fall. I competed in the Olympic floor final minutes later.
@Simone_Biles
🤍 decision demonstrates that we have a say in our own health—“a say” I NEVER felt I had as an Olympian.
In our sport, we essentially dive into a pool w/ no water. When you lose your ability to find the ground—which appears to be part of
@Simone_Biles
decision—-the consequences can be catastrophic. She made the right decision for the team & herself.
@bisping
@supergymfan
@Simone_Biles
I’m certain you noticed the sharp contrast between Marta’s reaction to her athlete (me) and Cecile’s reaction to her athlete (Simone).
This vault was a personal victory on many levels🤍Thank you for bringing up this fond memory from Atlanta 🍑 It’s still hard to believe that was 2️⃣5️⃣ yrs. ago.
@RexChapman
Sincere gratitude 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼to you
@RexChapman
for bringing noteworthy light to some of the dark corners of gymnastics/youth sports culture. Bright days ahead. Thanks again! 🇺🇸
🙏🏼❤️🩹 Please watch over our Victoria Olympia as she undergoes open heart surgery this morning. Give us peace & still our anxious hearts. Direct her surgeon’s hands skillfully. Let our Victoria Olympia feel Your hand upon her. 🙏🏼
@nationwidekids
📣SURPRISE!🤰🏻Mike & I are so excited for spring ‘22 as we’re expecting
#3
! Our family is giving this baby an abundance of love already.
#Preggersat40
To those facing challenges w/ pregnancy, please know we had a bumpy flight this time around & we’re sending positive vibrations 🤍
@ByKimberleyA
This clip should go a long way in describing the erratic phenomenon of “the twisties” 🌪 Objective onlookers can clearly see why it’s unsafe/unhealthy to perform gymnastics when the athlete’s software & hardware are not working together. Thanks for posting Kimberley!
Happy 2️⃣5️⃣th Anniversary to the Magnificent Seven 🇺🇸 This team changed the landscape of U.S. gymnastics forever.
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 What are your most fond
#Mag7
memories?
#OnThisDay
@NBCOlympics
@OnHerTurf
“As with the Karolyis, Eteri Tutberidze’s abuse was an open secret…the most prominent & powerful people & institutions in and around figure skating—the International Skating Union, NBC, & countless others—promoted a sanitized, fairy-tale version of the sport…”
I was 14 y/o when I competed at the
#Olympics
,
so I’ve never been a fan of age restrictions, but motherhood & the doping entanglement involving Valieva have motivated me to rethink my position.
The Karolyis were constantly hiring & firing coaches, but I was so fortunate to develop a strong relationship with Alexander Alexandrov❤️🤍—that is, until he had sufficiently prepared me for the Olympics & the Karolyis could swoop in & take the credit for my success in 1995.
@AdamRippon
As a 14-year-old who competed at the
#Olympics
, I’ve never been in favor of age restrictions, but motherhood & situations like Valieva’s have prompted me reappraise my position.
I applied for the High Performance Strategic Lead position on 3/28, and I interviewed with USA Gymnastics a month ago. I was just informed that I was not selected for the position. I wish the women of the U.S. National Team all the best. 🇺🇸
#OnThisDay
in ‘98 I won the all-around title at the Goodwill Games. I’m the only American 🇺🇸 woman to earn this title, and it still means a lot to me 🤍
@mykaylaskinner
You embodied the Olympic spirit as you represented yourself & Team USA 🇺🇸 with resolve & passion 🤗 We’ve been inspired by your Olympic journey! Take a bow! 👏🏻
🚨A source tells me that the “one-touch” warm-up for event finals is up for discussion at the next F.I.G. Executive Committee meeting in January 2022.
#olympics
#gymnastics
#OnThisDay
at 1️⃣2️⃣ y/o I became the youngest 👶🏻 U.S. JUNIOR National Champion 🇺🇸🏆 in American gymnastics history. August 25th, 1994 💜🖤
#Nashville
@USAGym
@Aly_Raisman
I stand with you and support you. I'm sorry so you were harmed. It never should've happened, but you know you have my support. Chin up. Change IS upon us. I do believe that.
#IStandwithYou
#OnThisDay
at 1️⃣2️⃣ y/o I became the youngest 👶🏻 U.S. JUNIOR National Champion 🇺🇸🏆 in American gymnastics history. August 25th, 1994 💜🖤
#Nashville
#XfinityChamps
Happy 2️⃣6️⃣th Anniversary to the Magnificent Seven 🇺🇸 This team changed the landscape of U.S.
#gymnastics
forever.
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 What are your most fond
#Mag7
memories?
#OnThisDay
@NBCOlympics
The Circle of Life: Today (Christmas Eve) is my father-in-law’s birthday. He passed away yesterday, and as we celebrate his life on Earth we look ahead to the splendor and blessings of a new beginning. I love you Dad. You will continue to be a guiding presence in our lives ♥️
Over the last decade, when nobody would corroborate my accounts of abuse to the press, Alyssa was the one behind the scenes who stepped up. She's ALWAYS supported me, and now I have her back.
@AlyssaBeckerman
This took a long time for me to say. Thank you to all those coming forward. You are my inspiration. It’s a long story. Not sorry for speaking out
#gymnastalliance
#OnThisDay
in ‘98 I won the all-around title at the Goodwill Games. I’m the only American 🇺🇸 woman to earn this title, and it still means a lot to me 🤍
@OnHerTurf
I vividly remember how Penny wanted to become
@Simone_Biles
agent and was disgusted. I was so against it & spoke up. Remember Simone? You know I'm w/ you all the way.*** USA Gymnastics Was Investigating Larry Nassar. Nobody Told Simone Biles. - WSJ
Why is it that I need five month 200 hour course to become a certified yoga instructor, but our sport only requires a four hour online course to become a gymnastics coach? Let’s add a comprehensive training course for the coaches while we are fixing things. I have ideas for it.
#OnThisDay
in ‘98 I won the all-around title at the Goodwill Games. I’m the only American 🇺🇸 woman to earn this title, and it still means a lot to me 🤍
#OnThisDay
in 1995 I earned a silver medal🥈on balance beam at the World
#Gymnastics
Championships 🌍 at the Sun Dome Fukui in Sabae, Japan 🇯🇵🤍♥️
@USAGym
@RexChapman
Damning testimonies! The degree of sweeping, systemic failures continues to be revealed. I stand with these women & all of the survivors! 👊🏼
Some believe that U.S. Women's gymnastics program will decline in successes after all of this heartache. There's always a period of rebuilding when any regime falls apart, but don't worry our women are talented.A new group of ethical & positive coaches will help in the take over.
CONGRATULATIONS ❤️
@jadeacarey
🥇 Years of toil that only you & your dad truly understand are represented in this triumph 🥇 Thank you for taking us on your touching & strategic journey to Olympic GOLD 🥇🇺🇸
@AdamRippon
It all goes back to an archaic, moronic line of thought that doesn’t prioritize health or safety. Gymnastics onlookers don’t mind seeing the “one touch”. In fact, the warm-up is often viewed as the hors d'oeuvre prior to the banquet meal!
@EVargasTV
@Simone_Biles
Thank you for your warm support
@EVargasTV
🤍Through my adversity I’ve uncovered my mission. I’m committed to making positive changes to the culture in gymnastics & all youth sports.
@mykaylaskinner
@Simone_Biles
❤️ Elated for you! Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor. You’re certain to represent yourself & Team USA w/ brilliance! Warm fuzzies ❤️🤍💙
I know winning an Olympic gold medal at 14 y/o requires tireless work combined w/ intricate timing. Some think b/c you are young—you somehow had an easier journey to success—not true. I tip my hat to you, Quan Hongchan🥇
#Tokyo2020
#TokyoOlympics
#CHN
#Diving
Sensational from
#CHN
's Quan Hongchan!
The 14-year-old receives two perfect 10 scores as she wins gold in the women's 10m platform
#Diving
.
@fina1908