gymnastics /tags/gymnastics gymnastics en-US WLRN Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:54:37 GMT Understanding the complaints from Simone Biles and others seeking $1B from the FBI /news/2022-06-08/understanding-the-complaints-from-simone-biles-and-others-seeking-1b-from-the-fbi The group of women and girls say the bureau failed to properly follow up on credible claims against the sports doctor Larry Nassar in 2015, which allowed him to continue abusing victims. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:54:37 GMT /news/2022-06-08/understanding-the-complaints-from-simone-biles-and-others-seeking-1b-from-the-fbi Joe Hernandez DOJ has decided not to charge the FBI agents who mishandled the Larry Nassar case /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-26/doj-has-decided-not-to-charge-the-fbi-agents-who-mishandled-the-larry-nassar-case The deputy attorney general told Congress last year that prosecutors would review new evidence about FBI failures in the investigation of Larry Nassar. Fri, 27 May 2022 14:25:27 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-26/doj-has-decided-not-to-charge-the-fbi-agents-who-mishandled-the-larry-nassar-case Carrie Johnson Former Michigan State officials were cleared in Nassar sexual abuse investigation /2021-12-23/former-michigan-state-officials-were-cleared-in-nassar-sexual-abuse-investigation The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of the former Michigan State University gymnastics coach and dismissed charges against the school's former president. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:50:10 GMT /2021-12-23/former-michigan-state-officials-were-cleared-in-nassar-sexual-abuse-investigation Jaclyn Diaz Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million deal with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee /2021-12-13/nassar-abuse-survivors-reach-380-million-deal-with-usa-gymnastics-olympic-committee The two groups and their insurers agreed to a monetary payout and reforms to prevent future abuse in a major settlement with hundreds of gymnasts abused by the former U.S. team doctor Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:40:15 GMT /2021-12-13/nassar-abuse-survivors-reach-380-million-deal-with-usa-gymnastics-olympic-committee Joe Hernandez Months after the Olympics, Simone Biles says she's 'still scared to do gymnastics' /news/2021-10-22/months-after-the-olympics-simone-biles-says-shes-still-scared-to-do-gymnastics Biles shocked the world when she withdrew from events at the Olympics this summer, citing a phenomenon called the "twisties." In an interview Thursday, she says she's still grappling with it. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:22:31 GMT /news/2021-10-22/months-after-the-olympics-simone-biles-says-shes-still-scared-to-do-gymnastics Becky Sullivan Watch Live: Gymnasts Testify At Hearing On FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar's Case /news/2021-09-15/watch-live-gymnasts-testify-at-hearing-on-fbis-handling-of-larry-nassars-case FBI Director Christopher Wray told the gymnasts, who had testified at a Senate Judiciary hearing, he was "deeply and profoundly sorry that so many people let you down over and over again." Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:46:53 GMT /news/2021-09-15/watch-live-gymnasts-testify-at-hearing-on-fbis-handling-of-larry-nassars-case Brian Naylor She's Still Dealing With The Twisties, But Simone Biles Wins Another Medal In Tokyo /news/2021-08-03/simone-biles-makes-a-triumphant-return-and-takes-bronze-on-balance-beam Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the four-inch-wide beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause in the nearly empty stadium. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:11:18 GMT /news/2021-08-03/simone-biles-makes-a-triumphant-return-and-takes-bronze-on-balance-beam Merrit Kennedy Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final /news/2021-08-02/simone-biles-will-return-for-the-olympic-balance-beam-final "We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:11:45 GMT /news/2021-08-02/simone-biles-will-return-for-the-olympic-balance-beam-final Merrit Kennedy Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-07-29/sunisa-lee-claims-olympic-gold-and-shows-u-s-gymnastics-has-more-than-1-superstar This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:14:56 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-07-29/sunisa-lee-claims-olympic-gold-and-shows-u-s-gymnastics-has-more-than-1-superstar Merrit Kennedy, Mandalit del Barco Simone Biles Highlights The Unique Stresses Athletes Feel At The Tokyo Olympics /news/2021-07-28/simone-biles-highlights-the-unique-stresses-athletes-feel-at-the-tokyo-olympics Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:49:57 GMT /news/2021-07-28/simone-biles-highlights-the-unique-stresses-athletes-feel-at-the-tokyo-olympics Mandalit del Barco