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Court documents detail deceased coach John Geddert's alleged abuse
Deceased former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert is alleged to have routinely abused his athletes to the point that multiple gymnasts attempted suicide, according to court documents obtained by ESPN.
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Former British gymnasts allege decades of physical, psychological abuse
Three Olympians and several other former gymnasts are taking legal action against British Gymnastics, saying Friday they have been the victims of decades of physical and psychological abuse by coaches.
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Cancellation of World Cups dents Indian gymnasts chances of qualifying for Olympics
The cancellation of two World Cups, which were a part of the Olympic qualifications, has dashed the hopes of Indian gymnasts, including Dipa Karmakar, to qualify for the Tokyo Games.
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Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself after felony charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault
John Geddert killed himself Thursday, hours after he was charged with two dozen crimes stemming from allegations that he physically, emotionally and sexually abused gymnasts under his care.
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Caster Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights
Caster Semenya is going to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge "discriminatory" rules that prohibit her from competing in certain track events because of her high natural testosterone, her lawyers said Thursday.
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Tokyo 2020 will not make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory
Athletes are being encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory, IOC Vice President John Coates said on Thursday.
