![]() ![]() They cover a wide range of what it means to be a competitive gymnast, whether through details of minutiae like blistered, chalky hands or a comprehensive documentary of multiple gymnasts’ lives. Similarly, the books below offer multiple perspectives on gymnastics that extend beyond a 45-second bar routine. Although we see immaculately poised athletes with gleaming smiles on screen, it’s important to remember that these young women grapple with physical danger and intense emotional pressure on a daily basis. ![]() “Athlete A” highlights the costs of being an Olympic gymnast to the forefront, explicitly addressing the widespread sexual and emotional abuse that runs rampant in the community. ![]() With the cancellation of the Summer Olympics this year and a pandemic continuing to rage on, most of us are stuck at home watching grainy YouTube videos of old gymnastics competitions-or “Athlete A,” the new Netflix documentary on female gymnasts. Sign up for our newsletter to get submission announcements and stay on top of our best work. ![]()
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