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1 day ago · Olympics. Simone Biles is getting plenty of support after a mean-spirited interaction with a fan. Former U.S. Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu spoke up to defend Biles after an interaction that ...
4 days ago · 7,611 likes, 197 comments - dominiquemoceanu on July 4, 2024: "As someone who was directly coached by Bela & Marta Karolyi, who began their coaching careers in the U.S. in 1981, I experienced the intensity & demands of their decades-long influence firsthand. Their methods led to successes on the competition floor but often at the cost of athletes’ mental & physical health. As we transition ...
3 days ago · Dominique Moceanu isn't the only Olympic champion criticizing MyKayla Skinner and her comments about Team USA. While Skinner left Simone Biles out of her comments...
3 days ago · Dominique Moceanu, the retired US gymnastics legend who was part of the “Magnificent Seven,” also chimed in on the topic, discussing the pressures athletes face. Reflecting on her time under Bela and Marta Karolyi, she urged a shift towards prioritizing athletes’ mental and physical well-being over simply chasing medals.
3 days ago · Dominique Moceanu, a generational talent, also retired from injuries shortly after. They were top gymnasts literally pushed to the breaking point, and then put out to pasture. Coach Karolyi and Larry Nassar (the serial sexual abuser) continued their long careers, while the athletes were treated as a disposable resource.
5 days ago · Dominique Moceanu competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games on the Magnificent Seven, and at just 14 years old, she became the youngest Olympic competitor to win a gold medal.
2 days ago · Dominique Moceanu, the 1996 Olympian who for years has spoken out about the abuse she suffered while being coached by Bela and Marta Karolyi, the latter of whom Skinner praised in her video for being “tough,” reiterated that tough coaching is not necessarily what’s best for athlete performance or health.
