The Foundation for Global Sports Development delivers and supports initiatives that promote fair play, education, and the benefits of abuse-free sport for youth.
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‘The Weight of Gold,’ ‘Athlete A’ and How the USA is Failing Olympians
‘The Weight of Gold,’ ‘Athlete A’ and How the USA is Failing OlympiansThe 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to start this week. Thousands of athletes from every corner of the world were going to compete for the chance of eternal glory, but now those dreams are deferred for at least a year. So is the pain of a post-Olympics letdown that has reached epidemic-level. As HBO’s new hour-long documentary The Weight of Gold illustrates, Olympians might have access to elite physical training in their pursuit of medals, but they are bereft when it comes to their own mental health. Together, HBO’s The Weight of Gold and the Netflix doc Athlete A present a troubling peak into the mental anguish, financial pressure, and needless trauma inflicted upon Olympians. It’s hard to watch both films and not feel that the USA is failing its Olympians.
When The Weight of Gold premieres on HBO tonight, it will be the second devastating documentary about the rot secretly eating away at USA Olympics to debut this summer. Last month’s Athlete A delved into the horrific crimes of convicted sexual offender Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics’ culpability in covering his atrocious crimes up. Athlete A focused on specifically on Maggie Nichols, a talented gymnast who rose to prominence alongside superstar Simone Biles. But after Nichols and her family flagged Nassar’s actions to USA Gymnastics, Nichols was coincidentally cut from the Olympics team. Athlete A is a horrific watch in part because it not only doesn’t shy away from vivid accounts of Nasser’s hundreds of crimes, but it ultimately proves that USA Gymnastics put the image of the brand and the opportunity to win gold medals ahead of the physical and mental safety of its athletes.
Megan O’Keefe | July 29, 2020
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White Law PLLC was founded to provide more personalized representation to clients facing legal dilemmas. Whether you have an issue that is complex or relatively straightforward, any legal matter can have a significant impact on your life. Our team of experienced lawyers based in Okemos, Michigan, strive to deliver outstanding legal services that exceed your expectations. We utilize our extensive legal knowledge and the latest in technology to bring you effective and proven solutions to your legal issues.