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Doping In Women's Gymnastics

19.11.2025
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The history of Doping in women's gymnastics staring East Germany, part two of Patrick Kiens and Daymon Jones' interview, USA Gymnastics' new CEO hire, the return of the American Cup, 2027 college signings and a LA 2028 comeback wish list mini-commission. youtube link

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– Steroids Disguised as Candy (Cold Open) – HEADLINES: New USAG CEO Kyle Albrecht – American Cup Returns as Mixed-Team Event – College Signings: 2027 Class Breakdown – United States of Romania: Romanian Stars Announce NCAA Plans – More 2027 Signees: UCLA, Oklahoma, Utah, LSU, Georgia, Cal – Elite Paths, Injuries & Why Some Elites Skip NCAA Signing – DOPING DEEP DIVE (Part 1): East Germany's System Exposed – How the GDR Program Worked: State-Run, Double-Blind, Children Targeted – "Candy Steroids" & Personality-Based Doping Assignments – What Drugs They Used & Why They Worked in Gymnastics – Growth-Plate Closure, Neuro Drugs & Long-Term Damage – Cadaver-Gland HGH & CJD Risk – Reactions in 1989–1990 When the Stasi Files Were Opened – IOC Refuses to Strip GDR Medals – Missy Marlow Responds: "Where Did All the East Germans Go?" – Should Medals Be Corrected or Re-Awarded? – Abuse vs. Doping: Who Should Be Punished? – Why These Lessons Still Matter for Today's Gymnastics – ROMANIA UPDATE: Responses to Patrick & Daymon Interview – Maria Holbură Speaks: "I Had to Stand Like a Soldier" – NEW Abuse Video of Sabrina Voinea Surfaces – Why Romanian Athletes Are Going to the Press – INTERVIEW: Patrick & Daymon Part 2 Intro – Jakarta Worlds: Overall Impressions – Judging Shoutout: Silvia Brescia Nails It – Artistry Judging Finally Taken Seriously – Floor Choreography Evolving: "You're a Director Now" – Consistency Across Subdivisions & Post-Olympic Judging Trends – Should US Team Selection Use International Judges? – Category Bias: Why Outside Eyes Matter – Storyworth Ad Read (Spencer's Mom's Skirt Story) – Huel Ad Read (Daily Greens + Peach Flavor Stan Club) – Should Trials Use the Same Equipment Brand as Worlds? – Equipment Access Inequities: US vs Europe – Training Camps & Jet Lag Protocols – "Survival of the Fittest": US System vs Small-Nation Systems – Should Worlds Allow Traveling Alternates? – Why Alternates Need the Experience – Daily Logistics in Jakarta: Hotel, Volunteers, Food, Illness – Only One Training Time per Day: The Reality – FIG Cost-Cutting & Why Fewer Trainings Exist Now – FIG Understaffing Concerns – White Landing Mats: Visibility & Safety Issues – Coaches' Round Table: No Questions Allowed?! – Fujitsu 3D Judging System: Still Vaporware? – What the Athletes Learned from Jakarta – Dulcinea's Experience: Making Finals & Next Steps – Upgrades, Code Exploration & Smart Routine Building – Why E-Score Matters as Much as D-Score – Routine Construction in the U.S.: A Long-Standing Problem – Why International Judges Should Be Involved in Routine Design – Long-Term Vision for Building a Program – MINI COMMISSION INTRO: Comeback Wishlist for LA28 – Christy's Brief: "Who Should Come Back for 2028?" – Spencer Prepares Emotionally – Jessica's #1 Pick: Casey Jo Magee on Beam – Spencer's #1 Pick: McKayla Maroney (All-Around Queen) – Also Spencer: Brenna Dowell Comeback Campaign – Jessica's #2 Pick: Vanessa Atler – Spencer's 2009–2016 Alt Universe Superteam – Pre-Paris Retirees: Who Should Return Now? – JJ Marshall + Bailey Key + More Forgotten Talents – The Gabby Douglas Rule ("No Today Show Comebacks") – Why Gymnasts Need Real Meets Before Announcing – College Head Coach Comeback Team?! (Casey Jo, Wieber, Preece, Tabitha) – Cecile as Beam Queen? Citizenship Questions – Tabitha Yim as the Secret Weapon – Shawn Johnson? Nastia? Maybe Not. – Chelsea/Alicia Self-Selecting Themselves for Paris (Chaos Edition) – Join Club Gym Nerd / Fantasy Notes – GYMTERNET NEWS: NCAA Schedule + ABC/ESPN Slate – All-Japan Results + Aurora Tribute Routine by Kenzo – FEEDBACK: Obi Cam Praise + Cocopuff the Pomeranian – YouTube Subscriptions & Comment Rules – Junior Worlds Preview: "It's in a Ballroom!"

HEADLINES:
  • USA Gymnastics has hired Kyle Albrecht, a former Major League Soccer executive, to lead the organization. What do we think about this decision?
  • The American Cup is BACK as an international meet and is now a mixed-team event. When and where will the competition be held?
  • We have college signings for 2027! Who is going where? But what does it even mean to "sign" with a school?
    • All the big elites are going to Florida
    • No Hezly for LSU?
    • The United States of Romania starring Ella Oprea (Clemson), Amalia Ghigoarta (MSU), and Lilia Cosman (MSU)
  • DOPING IN WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS:
INTERVIEW: PATRICK KIENS AND DAYMON JONES PART TWO
  • VOINEA ABUSE ALLEGATION UPDATE: Video and more allegations against Camilla Voinea
  • What were the reactions from the Romanian media about last week's part one interview with Patrick and Daymon?
  • Maria Holbură released a statement speaking out about the abuse within the Romanian system
  • What do Patrick and Daymon think about selection procedures for the American system?
  • What were Jakarta World Championships like in comparison to previous World Championships?
  • How did they feel about competition safety and the equipment?
  • Is the Fujitsu AI judging system actually happening? Reactions from the presentation
  • What do judges want to see in terms of artistry on beam and floor?
  • A shout out to Sylvia Brestyan for her analysis on judging accuracy
  • How American gymnasts can reconstruct their routines for code-smart routines
  • What are some positive examples of athlete adaptation?
MINI COMMISSION: COMEBACK WISH LIST FOR THE LA 2028 GAMES
  • This mini commission is from our Fantasy Winner, Christy: With the next summer Olympics in LA, it's the perfect time for someone to mount a comeback! Love a good comeback, and who wouldn't want to compete at your home country's Olympics!?! Is there anyone you realistically believe is training for a comeback, and who would you like to see come out of the woodwork and make a run for 2028?
GYMTERNET NEWS:
  • NCAA schedules are starting to roll in!
    • Starts:
      • Jan. 10 - ABC - Sprouts (Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, LSU)
      • Jan 10 - ESPN2 - Sprouts (Michigan State, California, Kentucky, Michigan)
    • Ends:
      • Apr. 18 - Championship Preview Show is back, followed by NCAA Championship
  • All Japan Championships results
    • VT: Miyata Shoko (13.999 average) UB: Nakashima Karin (14.066) BB: Kishi Rina (14.500) FX: Kishi Rina (14.166) AA: Kishi Rina (55.999)
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