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Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?
Read full article: Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.
Video: Meet the Birmingham Unified and Troy High School gymnastics teams
Read full article: Video: Meet the Birmingham Unified and Troy High School gymnastics teamsKim DeGiulio takes you to a unique gymnastics practice, where three schools are working together: Groves and Seaholm high schools for Birmingham Unified Gymnastics, and Troy High School gymnastics.
Decision to not prosecute FBI agents in Nassar case under review
Read full article: Decision to not prosecute FBI agents in Nassar case under reviewThe Justice Department says it's reviewing an earlier decision to decline prosecution against two former FBI agents embroiled in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse cases after new information has emerged.
Video: Simone Biles opens up about ‘twisties’ timeline
Read full article: Video: Simone Biles opens up about ‘twisties’ timelineAfter securing a bronze medal on the balance beam in Tokyo, Simone Biles joined NBC’s Mike Tirico to shed light on her experience with “the twisties” and the pressure she was facing to perform.
Through the years: U.S. Olympian gymnasts who’ve won the women’s all-around, in photos
Read full article: Through the years: U.S. Olympian gymnasts who’ve won the women’s all-around, in photosFor anyone who’s waiting until the Games air in primetime Thursday night: Caution ahead! This article contains spoilers.
Gymnast Jade Carey says she will accept individual Olympic spot, ending speculation
Read full article: Gymnast Jade Carey says she will accept individual Olympic spot, ending speculationCarey, 21, secured a nominative spot for the Tokyo Olympics last year, but still plans to compete at Olympic Trials next week.
Why was John Geddert allowed to turn himself in?
Read full article: Why was John Geddert allowed to turn himself in?The Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline offers anonymous assistance and support without judgement. John Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday just hours after he was charged with 24 felonies. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfGeddert would have faced multiple counts of human trafficking, some involving minors. AdNessel announced the 24 felony charges against the former gymnastics coach at a press conference Thursday afternoon. We later found out he did not turn himself in.”AdThe statement went on to say that having Geddert turn himself in was standard procedure and “We had no indication that Geddert intended to flee or hurt himself or others.
Court documents outline allegations against John Geddert, charges he faced before he killed himself
Read full article: Court documents outline allegations against John Geddert, charges he faced before he killed himselfJohn Geddert, the former U.S. Olympics coach and former owner of Twistars Gymnastics, killed himself Thursday just hours after he was charged with multiple felonies. AdREAD: Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himselfWho was John Geddert? Court documents outline numerous allegations of verbal, physical, emotional abuse that young women and girls endured because of Geddert. Officials said one survivor reported that between 2010 and 2013, Geddert verbally abused her and controlled what she ate. According to the documents, a survivor told investigators that she was sexually abused by Geddert in the locker room after practice when she was 14 years old.
Gymnasts, parents react to death of former coach John Geddert
Read full article: Gymnasts, parents react to death of former coach John GeddertDIMONDALE, Mich. – After news that former gymnastics coach John Geddert killed himself Thursday, gymnasts and parents are speaking out. Hours before his death, 24 felony charges were filed against Geddert, including 20 counts of human trafficking, six of them involving a minor. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfAdMeinke was coached by Geddert at a young age at Great Lakes Gymnastics. READ: Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himselfAdHowever, the latest scandal reminded Wieber that they were surrounded by criminals at all levels. “I just would have thought John would have thought fought for his innocence and so it made me think ‘Okay, maybe he wasn’t innocent.’ Who knows but...
Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himself
Read full article: Officials say former gymnastics coach John Geddert was expected to be arraigned same day he kills himselfWATERTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich – A rest area along I-96 in Grand Ledge was shut down for hours, and Michigan State Police and its evidence technicians were called out after the body of John Geddert was found behind a dumpster. Twenty-four charges were filed against the former Olympics coach, who was expected to present himself for an arraignment Thursday afternoon. READ: Hours after being charged with 24 felonies, former gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himselfGeddert was the Team USA women’s gymnastics coach in the 2012 Olympics. Geddert and Nassar were friends, and the charges against Geddert unveiled on Thursday by Attorney General Dana Nessel are serious -- 24 counts total. “It is alleged John Geddert used force, fraud and coercion against the young athletes who came to him for gymnastics training for financial benefit to him,” Nessel said.
Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged
Read full article: Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being chargedFILE - In this March 3, 2012, file photo, gymnastics coach John Geddert is seen at the American Cup gymnastics meet at Madison Square Garden in New York. Prosecutors in Michigan filed charges Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, against Geddert, a former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. "This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. Nessel earlier announced that Geddert was charged with a bushel of crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise. On his LinkedIn page, Geddert described himself as the “most decorated women’s gymnastics coach in Michigan gymnastics history.” He said his Twistars teams won 130 club championships.
Read back: Larry Nassar sentenced 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing young gymnasts
Read full article: Read back: Larry Nassar sentenced 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing young gymnastsLANSING, Mich. – Former sports physician Larry Nassar was sentenced 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing young athletes. An emotional Nassar addressed the court before his sentencing. AdIn November, Nassar pleaded pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting young athletes including some girls under the age of 13. Nassar gets 60 years in prison for child pornographyMeanwhile, investigators found more than 37,000 images of child porn on Nassar's electronic devices. The prosecutor concluded in findings to the university that "Nassar fooled everyone around him -- patients, friends, colleagues and fellow doctors at MSU."
‘Let us compete’: U-M student athletes call to lift COVID shutdown
Read full article: ‘Let us compete’: U-M student athletes call to lift COVID shutdownANN ARBOR – A coalition of student athletes at the University of Michigan are calling for the 14 day shutdown of athletics to be lifted. Now, student athletes are speaking out and have launched a petition to MDHHS to resume practices and competitions. We trust the guidance and leadership of those in charge of the health and safety of Michigan student-athletes. Given the University’s knowledge of the situation surrounding the athletic department, should a total shutdown have been necessary, it should have come from the University of Michigan leaders. The student-athletes at the University of Michigan stand united in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping every member of our community safe.
Court: Larry Nassar won’t be resentenced despite judge’s remarks
Read full article: Court: Larry Nassar won’t be resentenced despite judge’s remarksDETROIT – The Michigan judge who sentenced sports doctor Larry Nassar to 40 years in prison made “wholly inappropriate” remarks about him, but they weren't enough to violate his rights and upset the punishment for sexual assault, the state appeals court said Tuesday. In a 2-1 decision, the court noted that Judge Rosemarie Aquilina still stuck to the sentencing agreement made by prosecutors and Nassar's attorneys. Judge Douglas Shapiro disagreed with the majority and said Nassar deserved to return to court in front of a different judge. Despite Aquilina's “inflammatory hyperbole,” the court noted that Nassar pleaded guilty and agreed to a minimum sentence ranging from 25 years to 40 years. Nassar could ask the Michigan Supreme Court to look at the sentencing.
Ann Arbor Public Schools postpones start of winter sports season
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools postpones start of winter sports seasonANN ARBOR – Superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools, Jeanice Kerr Swift, announced on Thursday that the winter sports season will be delayed until January due to concerns over COVID-19. “Participation in indoor practices and competitions during a public health pandemic comes with a risk to the health and safety of those involved.”The announcement comes two weeks after Swift urged the Michigan High School Athletic Association in a public letter to postpone the winter sports season. Since Swift’s original letter on Oct. 30, new county and statewide cases have skyrocketed, breaking numerous one-day infection records. “Don’t wait for a call from the Health Department,” Jimena Loveluck, health officer for Washtenaw County Health Department, said in a statement. Schools across Metro Detroit have begun to shift from in-person to remote learning due to the surge in new COVID-19 cases.
Your kids can learn tumbling skills from a national champion
Read full article: Your kids can learn tumbling skills from a national championInstead of getting stir-crazy and jumping around the house, they can release that energy by learning proper tumbling techniques with a Junior Olympic National Champion at her gymnastic center in Redford. Kendyl Stewart from Kenetic Athletics Gymnastics Center created her center to encourage a diverse and inclusive environment for all future gymnasts. Because of the pandemic, some families may be struggling to afford extracurricular activities but Kenetic Athletics offers their “Sponsor A Gymnast” program for tuition assistance. Kenetic Athletics is located at 25450 5 Mile Rd., Redford MI. Visit the Kenetic Athletics website to donate or sign up your future gymnast for class.
EX-MSU gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 days in jail for lying to police about Larry Nassar case
Read full article: EX-MSU gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 days in jail for lying to police about Larry Nassar caseINGHAM COUNTY, Mich. Former Michigan State University Gymnastics Coach Kathie Klages was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Tuesday for lying to police in the Larry Nassar case. Kathie Klages, 65, was found guilty in February of a felony and a misdemeanor for denying she knew of Nassars abuse prior to 2016 when survivors started to come forward publicly. She continued to claim she didnt know anything regarding Nassars abuse of girls and young women. But two of those gymnast, who were just teens at the time, said they came to Klages pleading for help. Attorney General Dana Nessel said Klages knew about the abuse and did nothing.
Forced outside by COVID-19, young Michigan gymnasts fight to maintain skills
Read full article: Forced outside by COVID-19, young Michigan gymnasts fight to maintain skillsPLYMOUTH, Mich. The social distancing rules in Michigan have forced many athletes to practice outdoors -- but there are some environments you just cant recreate. Its been a real struggle for Michigans young gymnasts whose training has taken a big hit. RELATED: Whats open, whats closed -- Making sense of the latest Executive OrdersThe athletes of Euro Stars Gymnastics have been practicing in the parking lot. Using masks, hand sanitizer, personal mats and equipment, the Euro Stars in Plymouth are making it work. The problem with the parking lot is that the athletes cant really train.
Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categories
Read full article: Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categoriesDETROIT Will it be safe for children, high schoolers or anybody to play sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Experts have divided 25 popular sports into three categories: high, moderate and low risk. The National Federation of State High School Associations released their list, which is based on the amount of close, sustained contact, along with other factors. Oklahoma recently rejected a plan that would have required social distancing and allowed all high school sports to resume without restrictions. One idea being considered by many states would change the calendar to shift lower risk sports to fall and move higher risk ones to the spring.