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An absolute must-read on the subject of exploitation and outright abuse in elite "women's" gymnastics and figure-skating: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_
by a4isms 4y ago
An absolute must-read on the subject of exploitation and outright abuse in elite "women's" gymnastics and figure-skating:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Girls_in_Pretty_Boxes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Girls_in_Pretty_Boxes
- treeman79 4y agoOrganizations matter a lot too. US figure skating is a complete joke for younger kids. 8 years competing against 15 years is normal. ISI is amazing at keeping kids competing against others at proper skill levels and ages.