Abuse in gymnastics

A variety of forms of abuse have been reported in gymnastics, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.[1][2] Abuse has been reported in multiple countries including Australia,[3][4] Brazil,[5] Canada,[6] France,[7] Portugal,[8] the United Kingdom,[9] and the United States.[10]

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  2. ^ Kerr, Gretchen; Stirling, Ashley; Willson, Erin (2020). "When the coach-athlete relationship influences vulnerability to sexual abuse of women's artistic gymnasts". Women's Artistic Gymnastics. pp. 143–157. doi:10.4324/9781003007005-9. ISBN 9781003007005. S2CID 216375598.
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  9. ^ "British Gymnastics to name banned coaches as part of abuse investigation". Sky News. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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