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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:00 AM

"Why do these men want to coach little girls?"

Former national champ Jennifer Sey exposes the anorexia and sexual and mental abuse that are rampant in elite women's gymnastics.
By Julia Wallace

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  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008 09:29 AM

    women's gymnastics

    It is always been interesting to me that the majority the competitors in the category of women's gymnastics (and figure skating for that matter) are not women. Female, yes. Women, no. Older than 18, no. Capable of menstrating (based on age and/or weight), hardly. Breasts & hips, none.

    Yet another case of women not making the cut, even in their "own" sport. And I always felt like the sport was pretty pervy, from the outfits, to the coaches and the announcers.

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