Group of 17 former gymnasts sue crisis-hit British Gymnastics for ‘decades of systemic abuse’

Group of 17 former gymnasts sue crisis-hit British Gymnastics for ‘decades of systemic abuse’ including allegations of gaslighting, body shaming and bullying The alleged victims are suing for ‘negligence and breach of duty’   They claim they were subjected to ‘persistent abuse’ by coaches that has caused them ‘serious and continuing psychological and physical damage’ The … Read more

Two more Team GB gymnasts call for athletes to speak out after she stood down amid bullying probe

Two more Team GB gymnasts coached by Amanda Reddin have called on athletes to come forward over allegations of bullying in the sport. Double-Olympian Hannah Whelan, 28, and Olympic athlete Jennifer Pinches, 26, used social media to ask fellow gymnasts with concerns to respond to the Whyte Review. ‘I know how hard it is to … Read more

British gymnasts who competed at Olympics and Commonwealth Games in abuse and bullying claims

Leading British gymnasts who competed at Olympics and Commonwealth Games claim they were ‘beaten and starved’ during campaign of bullying and abuse by their coaches Former Commonwealth gymnastic champion Lisa Mason claims she was abused Catherine Lyons, 19, also claims she was assaulted and bullied by a coach Series of allegations comes after Netflix aired … Read more