I remember bursting into tears as soon as Aly finished her last pass in 2016. I still get choked up whenever I see that clip. She is one of the best to come out of the sport, in my opinion. Truly a mentor and a positive voice for the sport.
Katelyn Ohashi story makes me feel so emotional every time I hear it. I was a competitive swimmer and started when I was very young as a way to cope with my father's death as a child. I loved it until I didn't because it became expected to be great. Whenever I didn't live up to those expectations I would feel like such a failure. I can't imagine ever being good to be in serious competitions so to listen to her story just crushes me. Getting injured and being forced to quit the spot was an incredible feeling but also a huge loss. Something that I had loved and then hated for so long was just gone. I am able to appreciate swimming more now but will never have that love for it like when I first began.
Yes!! I can't even do a single cartwheel since I'm afraid of going upside down, but I still adore gymnastics, and gymnasts are a whole other level of talented and beautiful.
Similarly, I've not been involved in gymnastics - my background is in dance and martial arts - but I appreciate the sport for its athleticism and grace and admire these girls who are gymnasts. The determination to train hard and do one's best, and also to push through injuries, is something most dancers can relate to although thankfully there's not been someone like Nassar or the Karolyis in dancing.
I’m so happy that Laurie Hernandez has another year to practice. People were counting her out saying she returned too late to try and make it for the Olympics but now she has more time 🙏🏽
Morgan napping in the gym on the mat is a MOOD hahahaha. Also I’m so glad Katelyn was able to find a love for the sport again with college gymnastics, after watching Athlete A it’s messed up how USAG didn’t give a crap about their gymnasts injuries, mental health or safety.
It was wonderful to see Katelyn talking. She looked a lot healthier and more vibrant than ever, and it's great that she has rediscovered joy in gymnastics and is doing it for herself, not for other people. However< it is awful how USAG has behaved and the way the coronavirus has postponed the competitions< including the Tokyo Olympics< forcing gymnasts like Simone Biles and other victims of Larry Nassar to have to continue contact with USAG
Ok first off, I am STOKED there's 6 episodes of this, not just one. It's so strange to be able to recognize the US gymnasts who is speaking based solely off their voice, how many interviews and videos did I watch to get to this point. Aly's "I WAS PISSED" is hilarious, she's a gem. She held herself so well after 2012. Katelyn's story breaks my heart, so much pressure and she was so young. I genuinely appreciate that this covered so many gymnasts and their stories, I don't think we see this kind of content frequently, thanks Glamour!
I love her current coach. She obviously truly cares about Katelyn as well as brings joy to the sport &, imo, has made a huge impact on Katelyn's outlook.
I don’t care how many times I’ve watched it; EVERY time I see Alexandra finish her Olympic floor routine and place her hand first to her neck, then mouth *I CRY WITH HER!* I get so overcome with joy and an immense amount of pride that I can’t help it. I love her, y’all! I just love her!
@@i.m.demarco2324 yess! Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci are 2 of my all time favorite gymnasts, especially their bar routines ughh they’re so wonderful ❤️❤️
thank you thank you thank you for giving these athletes a platform to share their stories and gain well-deserved recognition! i don't think i've ever heard Aly Raisman speak so much about 2012 uninterrupted as she did here. can't wait for the rest of the season and to see the newer faces :)
Watching this after our Women's got Silver and Suni just got gold! They push themselves so much and I hope that the sport improves for them and the future. I think Simone pulling out of the Olympics has allowed for this conversation to take center stage and we will start to see changes. Congrats to the girls on their silver and Suni on her gold again!
I know, so sad. The first thing Elena Mukhina thought right after she landed on her chin and became instantly paralysed was, "thank god I won't have to go to the Olympics."
This makes me miss gymnastics soooo much. I did it for nine years,I had to quit because of a back injury when I was about 13. Gymnastics is what made me who I am today. Im so strong not only physically but mentally and emotionally. I adore the sport
These videos make me cry... breaking my ankle and arm off the unevens made me quit but not Katelyn... pain is nothing when you have passion for yourself and your sport.
I loved Aly Raisman’s floor routines. I fell in love with her powerhouse and sassy yet still graceful routine in 2012 and it’s amazing see how much she pushes herself at her age at the 2016 games and I’m disappointed that we probably won’t get to see her again in the 2021 olympics 😢
Wow amazing. So much respect for Ally as she realized her Silver was actually her Gold and at that moment it wasn't all about her....what a great team her and Simone!
I know this section is supposed to be emotional but @ 15:37 while Okashi discusses how she hated gymnastics, it cracked me up to watch Simone all giddy and relaxed w/ head bobbles - like doo doo doo - gymnastics is awesome!
I saw that too and chuckled a bit. Youthful naivety. The focus and pressure weren't on her yet. She was just enjoying gymnastics and happy to be there. 😁😁
So impressed by the number of former great gymnasts given a voice in this film! When Daniela Silivas spoke at 21:40, I swear I had to pause it to squeal for a minute and a half.
I started crying as soon as it cut to Aly's entrance to Rio. I remember watching that live in 2016 and crying along with her when she finished her routine, just so thrilled for her and moved by her emotion too. Hearing her talk about it just makes me feel it all over again. It's too bad she didn't get an all-around gold, but if she had to lose to anyone, at least it was to SIMONE BILES, a friend too.
Awwww I just love the Aly Raisman story. To come back to a second Olympics and be better than you were before. Almost unheard of. She’s so inspirational
I love this documentary! So many icons of this sport, past, present, future all here. I love that we got to see their personalities, Olga telling us she said ‘hello, big man” was hilarious! Love that Laurie was a huge part of this video, I initially clicked for her only but I would watch this again with pleasure and click as many times as I come across it, all because of these remarkable athletes, that’s how much I love it. Thank you for this documentary, it is perfection.
Lynn Raisman: "I'm so glad I'm never gonna have to experience that. I can't imagine what it would be like to watch your kid compete at the Olympics." Aly: "I was PISSED!" Lmao!!!! I love Aly so much, omg!!
@@margebunn6039 Because it's so nerve-wracking and terrifying to see your child competing in one of the biggest events in the world. Of course she would support her, but imagine being a parent watching your child do the near impossible and praying that nothing goes wrong and that everything goes right.
Marge Bunn well if you haven't watched the footage of Aly's mum and dad watching her do bars then go watch it. That might explain lol. It's hilarious. I think her mum just meant her heart couldn't take it.
this is super normal sadly. At 14 I competed at nationals with a broken back and was pushed and told I was fine and my parents even fell into the manipulation. It all plays into the sacrifice that gymnastics is.
@@sydneyperry4235 I feel like they did the same exact thing to Ragan Smith, if she had gotten surgery on her ankle, she would have probably made it to the next Olympics. I heard that the gym she went to (I forget the name of it) has a habit of burning out their gymnasts in order to get medals.
Angela M. It’s honestly demoralizing. You feel absolutely useless once they do that. After my coaches found out that I was so badly injured they made me retire and refused to coach me any longer. I gave everything to them for them to shun me when I got hurt. It messes with your head and your ability to trust.
@@sydneyperry4235 I can't imagine what that must be like, so sorry to hear that. I remember even Aly Raisman said her coach didn't want to coach her anymore when she did her comeback and she was an Olympic medalist, so I completely believe you, how bad it must be.
Aly Raisman --- if you are out there and hopefully you are seeing this message......you did the very very best you could --- you represented and STILL represent the USA very very well. I am very proud of you! Much love and hope you are having a wonderful life.
That reporter asking Kaitlyn about “letting it all slip away” right after her performance. Like wtf?? She was literally like a child. That makes me so mad.
Right. They call these girls "women's athletes" but they are not. Many of them are children, even with the newer rules and having to be 16 for Olympics. The elite gymnasts start in the single digit ages and are treated like tiny adults. So much pressure and expectations. It is definitely sad.
As a gymnast I’ve been told that “I’m too tall” or “I’m not skinny enough” and stuff like that but I’ve proved them wrong by becoming a level 8 gymnast
Glamour, This is AWE INSPIRING! Thank you for putting this together. As a former athlete I have always admired the dept of mental mindset and physical training that a gymnast endures. This sport today has evolved to a point where these athletes are performing at mind bending levels. You have literally put us the viewer there on the floor mat.👍 The interviews were moving and heartfelt. A salute to our future Olympians. Keep Rocking! 🇺🇸
We constantly talk about the coaches, however there is no mention of the parents. You kids spine is all out of wack and you dont do anything? Your kid looks miserable all the time and you never question what is going on in their practices? The coaches are absolutely to blame but these parents turn their heads to the mental abuse these women went through.
The parent’s do not commonly know because the girls 1. do not know how bad they are themselves and 2. do not tell them. Most gyms do not allow parents to watch team practices for a variety of good reasons though it opens the doors for some bad situations. I promise you that the mass majority of parents of these athletes are in no way turning their heads to the abuse that has occurred. This is a cultural shift that is taking place, but like any change in cultural norms, it will take time. Do not set blame on people about things you do not know or understand. I was a gymnasts in a gym that bordered on abusive for me, was abusive to others I know of, but because of my parents instilling the lessons and sense of self that I have plus what I learned in that very gym, I was able to leave before things went to far. It still side swiped my family to see what had happened. I had covered it up because I didn’t understand it. That is extremely common in any high level sport, athlete, and in mental health as well. Look at how many abused persons go back to their abusers. Look at how many abused children cover for their abusive parents. It is all the same psychological loop.
I know this is about to sound macabre but as far as USA Gymnastics is concerned when these girls compete at the elite level their bodies are the property of USA Gymnastics I’m not saying it’s right, or that it’s okay. I’m disgusted by that. But it’s true
Yes I genuinely don’t get it either, also if I am not allowed in the gym or drop my kid of at camp to see how things go on there I like not bring them there as long as they are a minor.
@@saruhhhh I think it's worth mentioning, because this documentary itself makes no mention of that outside of "oh yeah her back was really messed up." They don't delve into ANY of the abuse or neglect in this video, and so mentioning it is worthwhile, in my opinion. The sport has had enough glamorization and we can't let up on the Truth dispensing just because it's an unpleasant subject. You ask"Why would you say that?" Well, because it's fact and needs to be discussed. Miss Moxie said: "I'm not saying its right, or that it's okay..." but it's true. And truth hurts and shouldn't be hidden away just because it's unpleasant. I think that's why she said it.
When i was younger, (3) my mom had encouraged me to a ballet class. And i have been doing ballet for 2 years. But then, my mom wanted me to go to 2 MORE physical and mental classes. One is for the ballet, second is the DANCING class, and... The gymnastics. It was a real challenge for me. I had to go to all of those classes in one day every single day. I even need to go to Wednesday and Saturday Math intelligence school. But I got used to it as years go by, nothing really happened much. But that was a lot of years ago and i can still remember memories of my dancing competitions, ballet and math championship. I wish i could feel that again too. But now im just some basic girl in this generation and i wish to have my abilities back again. And im doing that right now in the middle of the pandemic. Hope i get it back :)
I used to dance until I was 5, then I stopped to learn martial arts, then stopped in 3rd grade, and now I'm almost finished highschool. I've started rowing now and just realized how much exercise destresses you. You should pick some sport up!
I think gymnastics is an amazing and beautiful sport. I wish I could've done gymnastics, but I'm a bit too old to start now, and I'm afraid of going upside down. I'm so happy that this series is here, it might be my new favorite show!
Literally just start somewhere! Conditioning like chellsie challenges will help you get into shape. I started so late too but it’s not about age, it’s about dedication
When I was 15 I did aerobic gymnastics and it wasn't that bad but didn't like it a lot and I was too flexible but weak. I liked rhythmic gymnastics but I was too old to start it. Maybe you can practice some kind of gymnastics as a hobby? I am flexible but weak, I think gymnastics is not my thing after all😂😂
Nadia Comaneci (paraphrasing): "I got 10 because the girl before got 9.9, and I was better, so they had to give me 10. But there were some mistakes." Now that is a champion.
I'm glad that this came out because it's great to be able to talk to other gymnasts who can relate to what you've gone through. When I started competing, all of my cousins started to do the same. It was kind of awkward, but after a while I became proud of them when they gained a new skill or executed a skill well. Being able to inspire people to do the sport and being able to speak to other who understand you about the sport that you love is satisfying.
All the talk of "Limitless" and "limitless girls" feels real gross in the context that so many female gymnasts have been physically, emotionally and sexually abused by people in power in the gymnastics world. Several adult gymnasts have come out and said that being told to ignore pain, hunger, and fear caused them severe long term trauma and shouldn't be celebrated..
Mrs Val is amazing! Going to miss watching her coach. And I loved what she said to Kaitlyn, ‘congratulations, you found your childhood again’. I’m still searching, but it was nice to hear that someone else does understand the true root of our individuality and finding what makes us happiest.
I honestly thought when I was younger that college gymnastics was were people who werent good enough for the Olympics went. Now as a 27 year old I see that it's people who love the sport with all their heart!
Katelyn, has now inspired me. She is so awesome I will never forget her name. Simone, is powerful and great one day I will be as great as her and I will test my limits and push myself farther then ever I am dedicated to this sport I am so excited to be up there in the USA Olympic team!🙂
as a dancer,i give so much respect to gymnasts,its so beautiful and i wish i could've started earlier with dance and did gymnastics, you are really powerful when u can do both
Ally is my hero! She came back better then ever! That fact that if Simone wasn’t there she would have come back to her 2 Olympic and won the all around! It’s unheard of! She basically did in my mind because no one beats Simone
Seriously, if y'all aren't watching collegiate gymnastics, you're missing out on a whole other world. The team aspect, personality, and crowd is just FUN, and they're still doing incredible things pushing the human body to its limit. Having a bad day? Watch the PAC-10 championships, or the National Championships, or heck, any weekly meet. You'll feel better!
same I found it pretty funny as well because her mother did not want to watch their daughter competing in the olympics and they had to watch her compete twice ! 🤪
This series is so good. Thank you to the creators for bringing to the world these beautiful and moving stories of incredible athletes and their authentic struggles and triumphs.
This series is so amazing. I cry almost the whole way through each time with each episode. It brings me back to being a little girl tumbling around the gym. I never did make it there but watching all these old clips of my heroes and seeing them older as I am today and hearing them reminisce makes me FEEL it all over again. Thank you for this series. As Katelyn says, it feeds my soul.
I trained as a gymnast back in late 60's and early 70's, mostly because I loved the sport and not so much because I had ambitions to go pro. I started my training way too late (I was 13-14 yrs old) and I knew was too tall (5'-8"), but I did my best and while I did compete, I never did well in competition. Not doing well in competition didn't really matter much to me, I just loved more than anything else the strength and flexibility of my body, until I set my left foot wrong for splits and ending up tearing cartilage in my left hip joint. That was the end of my gymnastics and now, 50 years later, I have hip surgery scheduled for repair of the torn cartilage which has been injured many times since the original injury 50 years ago. But truth be told, it's a price I would pay again in a heartbeat. There is something just so wonderful about feeling the strength and flexibility of one's body that only gymnastics can bring to you...
I love this- my mother was in the running to be an Olympic qualifier she was so good- but then she got pregnant with me at 16 🥺♥️ she wouldn’t change her life for the world I know but she could’ve been a champion, she was a champion. We watch all the gymnastic championships and worlds and Olympics every time they come on ♥️my favorite tradition every year.
I’m so happy they included Katelyn! Her 2019 performance was my favorite routine out of every gymnastics routine including Olympic routines. Her first pass was sick ! I love whatever that’s called and I think more ppl need to do it! Lol
I started gymnastics at the age of 25 and I thought I was way too old for it but few months in I already did my splits and cartwheel before corona hit 😍
Yassss! Go you! Well done, and good luck! At some points it'll be hard to trick yourself into doing something because your adult brain will block it. Keep going, you can do it!
There’s a picture of Olga Korbut posing with Lyudmila Tourischeva. They’re both smiling but Olga has this smile that says “Yay! I’m happy!” While Tourischeva had a smile that says “OWW! My face!!!”
These are some of the most talented people on the planet... Many are heroes, so I hope they know and remember that, especially after these 2021 Olympics...
I wish gymnastic was on tv show every week, that's will be awesome. Dance moms is old and boring. Most of the fans doesn't like dance moms anymore. So why not go for Gymnastic tv show. Who agree with me.
Dance moms shouldn't represent dance, it represents a toxic environment and honestly dance isn't about that i feel like dance need a new and jealthy platform and gymnastics need a their space too this sport deserve to be recognise
In our schools back in the early 80’s we had the same mats that the wrestlers used with no type of bounce at all and I had shin splints that I can still feel at age 50 not to mention the arthritis throughout my entire body. It was so fun but we had no coaches who could spot us, no foam pits to practice moves on.. essentially nothing and on our own. It’s amazing to see the changes in the equipment alone and I wish I could’ve known what it was like to tumble on the modern equipment.
Bart 'gymnastics is really different in college, elite is really demanding level of difficulty while college is moderate' - while showing Maggie in college do a pak to van lueween combo lol. That ain't moderate. 😂
I remember bursting into tears as soon as Aly finished her last pass in 2016. I still get choked up whenever I see that clip. She is one of the best to come out of the sport, in my opinion. Truly a mentor and a positive voice for the sport.
I literally just cried watching this, you can feel how proud she was of herself, she’s amazing! 😭
Every time she cries, I cry.
Ikr Aly raisman is a true icon and definitely one of the best in the sport, it’s so sad how young gymnasts have to be when they retire
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I am so happy Katelyn was able to find herself again through the sport. Truly brings tears to my eyes
@Segu Rohdes u obviously don’t know what it’s like to lose ur passion for something u have been working towards ur whole life
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Katelyn Ohashi story makes me feel so emotional every time I hear it. I was a competitive swimmer and started when I was very young as a way to cope with my father's death as a child. I loved it until I didn't because it became expected to be great. Whenever I didn't live up to those expectations I would feel like such a failure. I can't imagine ever being good to be in serious competitions so to listen to her story just crushes me. Getting injured and being forced to quit the spot was an incredible feeling but also a huge loss. Something that I had loved and then hated for so long was just gone. I am able to appreciate swimming more now but will never have that love for it like when I first began.
I’ve never done a single flip, but I love gymnastics so much. Got so much admiration and respect for these girls, such a beautiful graceful sport.
Yes!! I can't even do a single cartwheel since I'm afraid of going upside down, but I still adore gymnastics, and gymnasts are a whole other level of talented and beautiful.
Adrienne Melodia same here.
OMGosh same here
Same! I can do a cartwheel and a mean single turn😉 i still want to teach myself how to do a backhandspring.
Similarly, I've not been involved in gymnastics - my background is in dance and martial arts - but I appreciate the sport for its athleticism and grace and admire these girls who are gymnasts. The determination to train hard and do one's best, and also to push through injuries, is something most dancers can relate to although thankfully there's not been someone like Nassar or the Karolyis in dancing.
I’m so happy that Laurie Hernandez has another year to practice. People were counting her out saying she returned too late to try and make it for the Olympics but now she has more time 🙏🏽
She herself has said that the xtra year of prep will benefit her and give time for upgrades.
And Jade is locked in, isn’t she?
Morgan napping in the gym on the mat is a MOOD hahahaha. Also I’m so glad Katelyn was able to find a love for the sport again with college gymnastics, after watching Athlete A it’s messed up how USAG didn’t give a crap about their gymnasts injuries, mental health or safety.
It was wonderful to see Katelyn talking. She looked a lot healthier and more vibrant than ever, and it's great that she has rediscovered joy in gymnastics and is doing it for herself, not for other people. However< it is awful how USAG has behaved and the way the coronavirus has postponed the competitions< including the Tokyo Olympics< forcing gymnasts like Simone Biles and other victims of Larry Nassar to have to continue contact with USAG
@@Adara007 She really is one of my favorite gymnasts... and probably people. There is just something about her.
'Is a MOOD'' - What does that mean?
@@jaxcoss5790 it means it’s relatable.
Ok first off, I am STOKED there's 6 episodes of this, not just one. It's so strange to be able to recognize the US gymnasts who is speaking based solely off their voice, how many interviews and videos did I watch to get to this point. Aly's "I WAS PISSED" is hilarious, she's a gem. She held herself so well after 2012. Katelyn's story breaks my heart, so much pressure and she was so young. I genuinely appreciate that this covered so many gymnasts and their stories, I don't think we see this kind of content frequently, thanks Glamour!
I love her current coach. She obviously truly cares about Katelyn as well as brings joy to the sport &, imo, has made a huge impact on Katelyn's outlook.
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EVERY time I see Alexandra finish her Olympic floor routine and place her hand first to her neck, then mouth *I CRY WITH HER!* I get so overcome with joy and an immense amount of pride that I can’t help it. I love her, y’all! I just love her!
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Almost 50 years later, Olga Korbut’s smile and charm don’t go away. She’s still as sweet and beautiful as she was when we first saw her ❤️❤️
She is wonderful! I love her ❤️❤️❤️
She was the 1st perfect 10....
unofficially!....
but she was so cute, and a trailblazer....
Nadia took the elegance to the next level....
@@i.m.demarco2324 yess! Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci are 2 of my all time favorite gymnasts, especially their bar routines ughh they’re so wonderful ❤️❤️
Isn't she I Love her!
Bart Connor talking about Nadia with such pride, you can tell he adores her!
I met them in person and they are just such a great and positive couple
Dude's gotten FAT.
thank you thank you thank you for giving these athletes a platform to share their stories and gain well-deserved recognition! i don't think i've ever heard Aly Raisman speak so much about 2012 uninterrupted as she did here. can't wait for the rest of the season and to see the newer faces :)
Watching this after our Women's got Silver and Suni just got gold! They push themselves so much and I hope that the sport improves for them and the future. I think Simone pulling out of the Olympics has allowed for this conversation to take center stage and we will start to see changes. Congrats to the girls on their silver and Suni on her gold again!
Yes. I really hope now that they don't start piling the same kind of pressure onto Suni as they did Simone.
@@dancingdani25 for real!!!
@@dancingdani25 Don't for forget Jade Carey.
that is mind blowing to receive bad news about a spine injury and to feel "happy" about it.
I know, so sad. The first thing Elena Mukhina thought right after she landed on her chin and became instantly paralysed was, "thank god I won't have to go to the Olympics."
@@dancingdani25 came here to say that. It just crushes me to know they're pushed to such insane extremes.
Morgan literally takes a nap at the gym and then proceeds to practice again. That, dudes and dudettes, is what we call DEDICATION.
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It also looks soooo relaxing. One hour of complete silence. I would feel so refreshed.
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"Dudettes" lol
I feel for Katelyn so much. You can tell she was watching her words about her coach 👀
What happened??
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Zahara’s Zone she trained under Valeri Liukin.
@@leena_loo Nastia's father?
@@sunidhinarula9183 yes
I love how Bart is still so in awe of Nadia and all she's done.
That’s true love
Yes, if anyone can understand what she went through, he's the one. Great pairing of two great people.
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@@kimikothetanuki314 what do you get out of saying that? Does it make you feel good to be hateful? Use that energy for better things!💖
I love Alys parents they were so cute and fun to watch during the Olympics. I am so glad everyone is so supporting of each other!
This makes me miss gymnastics soooo much. I did it for nine years,I had to quit because of a back injury when I was about 13. Gymnastics is what made me who I am today. Im so strong not only physically but mentally and emotionally. I adore the sport
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SERIES!! Amazing women and superhero’s
Gymnastics finally has the recognition it deserves.
TBH I'm still kinda tears up when Ally crying after she finish her floor exercise in Rio , just so touching
That was just karma. Her coach stole Cătălina Ponor's beam bronze
These videos make me cry... breaking my ankle and arm off the unevens made me quit but not Katelyn... pain is nothing when you have passion for yourself and your sport.
I loved Aly Raisman’s floor routines. I fell in love with her powerhouse and sassy yet still graceful routine in 2012 and it’s amazing see how much she pushes herself at her age at the 2016 games and I’m disappointed that we probably won’t get to see her again in the 2021 olympics 😢
Watching Nadia and Olga on TV is what pushed me to immediately start doing gymnastics, I was in total awe of these girls.
Wow amazing. So much respect for Ally as she realized her Silver was actually her Gold and at that moment it wasn't all about her....what a great team her and Simone!
Nastia’s gymnastics was so beautiful to watch.
They are all so sweet and seem so kind to everyone. I’ve never seen any of them be rude or seem ungrateful. Literally the best role models
I loved that they gave aly's first pass the honor it deserves! As they should!
I know this section is supposed to be emotional but @ 15:37 while Okashi discusses how she hated gymnastics, it cracked me up to watch Simone all giddy and relaxed w/ head bobbles - like doo doo doo - gymnastics is awesome!
I saw that too and chuckled a bit. Youthful naivety. The focus and pressure weren't on her yet. She was just enjoying gymnastics and happy to be there. 😁😁
So impressed by the number of former great gymnasts given a voice in this film! When Daniela Silivas spoke at 21:40, I swear I had to pause it to squeal for a minute and a half.
I started crying as soon as it cut to Aly's entrance to Rio. I remember watching that live in 2016 and crying along with her when she finished her routine, just so thrilled for her and moved by her emotion too. Hearing her talk about it just makes me feel it all over again. It's too bad she didn't get an all-around gold, but if she had to lose to anyone, at least it was to SIMONE BILES, a friend too.
Katelyn ohashi makes me sob and feel incredibly happy at the same time, I love her
Awwww I just love the Aly Raisman story. To come back to a second Olympics and be better than you were before. Almost unheard of. She’s so inspirational
I love this documentary! So many icons of this sport, past, present, future all here. I love that we got to see their personalities, Olga telling us she said ‘hello, big man” was hilarious! Love that Laurie was a huge part of this video, I initially clicked for her only but I would watch this again with pleasure and click as many times as I come across it, all because of these remarkable athletes, that’s how much I love it. Thank you for this documentary, it is perfection.
THE DOCU SERIES ALL WANTED AND DIDN'T KNOW WE NEEDED!!!!!
Lynn Raisman: "I'm so glad I'm never gonna have to experience that. I can't imagine what it would be like to watch your kid compete at the Olympics." Aly: "I was PISSED!" Lmao!!!! I love Aly so much, omg!!
Your mom wow..why would she say that
@@margebunn6039 Because it's so nerve-wracking and terrifying to see your child competing in one of the biggest events in the world. Of course she would support her, but imagine being a parent watching your child do the near impossible and praying that nothing goes wrong and that everything goes right.
It’s interesting to see Aly’s parents watching her lol
Marge Bunn well if you haven't watched the footage of Aly's mum and dad watching her do bars then go watch it. That might explain lol. It's hilarious. I think her mum just meant her heart couldn't take it.
Reverse psychology.
That's disgusting that Katelyn was told not to go to the doctor!! She could've been paralyzed 😲
Disgusting isn’t it? Just infuriates me that they treated their gymnasts in such a manner.
this is super normal sadly. At 14 I competed at nationals with a broken back and was pushed and told I was fine and my parents even fell into the manipulation. It all plays into the sacrifice that gymnastics is.
@@sydneyperry4235 I feel like they did the same exact thing to Ragan Smith, if she had gotten surgery on her ankle, she would have probably made it to the next Olympics. I heard that the gym she went to (I forget the name of it) has a habit of burning out their gymnasts in order to get medals.
Angela M. It’s honestly demoralizing. You feel absolutely useless once they do that. After my coaches found out that I was so badly injured they made me retire and refused to coach me any longer. I gave everything to them for them to shun me when I got hurt. It messes with your head and your ability to trust.
@@sydneyperry4235 I can't imagine what that must be like, so sorry to hear that. I remember even Aly Raisman said her coach didn't want to coach her anymore when she did her comeback and she was an Olympic medalist, so I completely believe you, how bad it must be.
Aly Raisman --- if you are out there and hopefully you are seeing this message......you did the very very best you could --- you represented and STILL represent the USA very very well. I am very proud of you! Much love and hope you are having a wonderful life.
I have never done gymnastics in my life, I am a dancer, but this documentary is so interesting! Lots of respect for all gymnasts
I love college/ncaa gymnastics. The girls look so much happier. And they're competing for a team, and are much more supported by their teammates.
Olga Korbut is a such a sweetheart oh my goodness! 🥰
That reporter asking Kaitlyn about “letting it all slip away” right after her performance. Like wtf?? She was literally like a child. That makes me so mad.
Well it’s true
@@ashleyc8373 that take is so unhinged
@@ashleyc8373shut up please she was just a kid/child
Right. They call these girls "women's athletes" but they are not. Many of them are children, even with the newer rules and having to be 16 for Olympics. The elite gymnasts start in the single digit ages and are treated like tiny adults. So much pressure and expectations. It is definitely sad.
@@kashq502kids under 18 shouldnt even be allowed at the olympics.
what an epic all-star documentary
Betty Okino is a vision. good lord. such a queen and so beautiful.
My ex once said that gymnastics wasn't hard because there were springs in the floor. I'm still in disbelief.
Tell them to do Simone biles’ Triple double on the gym floor. Go on, then tell them that the springs will help them 😂😂
Trust me it's hard af! Minimal springs. Power tumbling on the other hand has more springs but still not easy
Glad he’s ur ex lol
U should have taken him to a trampoline and said "well babe, show me those easy gymnastic flips!" 🤣
As a gymnast I’ve been told that “I’m too tall” or “I’m not skinny enough” and stuff like that but I’ve proved them wrong by becoming a level 8 gymnast
As you should periodtttt
PERIODT QUEEN
Darn girl!!!!! Level 8 is no joke.!!!
I know by the time I was 11 I was 5’3 ! I have always been told that I was to tall
You go out there and show them how good you are ,wishing you lots of luck in the world
Glamour,
This is AWE INSPIRING! Thank you for putting this together. As a former athlete I have always admired the dept of mental mindset and physical training that a gymnast endures. This sport today has evolved to a point where these athletes are performing at mind bending levels.
You have literally put us the viewer there on the floor mat.👍
The interviews were moving and heartfelt.
A salute to our future Olympians. Keep Rocking! 🇺🇸
We constantly talk about the coaches, however there is no mention of the parents. You kids spine is all out of wack and you dont do anything? Your kid looks miserable all the time and you never question what is going on in their practices? The coaches are absolutely to blame but these parents turn their heads to the mental abuse these women went through.
The parent’s do not commonly know because the girls 1. do not know how bad they are themselves and 2. do not tell them. Most gyms do not allow parents to watch team practices for a variety of good reasons though it opens the doors for some bad situations.
I promise you that the mass majority of parents of these athletes are in no way turning their heads to the abuse that has occurred. This is a cultural shift that is taking place, but like any change in cultural norms, it will take time. Do not set blame on people about things you do not know or understand. I was a gymnasts in a gym that bordered on abusive for me, was abusive to others I know of, but because of my parents instilling the lessons and sense of self that I have plus what I learned in that very gym, I was able to leave before things went to far. It still side swiped my family to see what had happened. I had covered it up because I didn’t understand it. That is extremely common in any high level sport, athlete, and in mental health as well. Look at how many abused persons go back to their abusers. Look at how many abused children cover for their abusive parents. It is all the same psychological loop.
I know this is about to sound macabre but as far as USA Gymnastics is concerned when these girls compete at the elite level their bodies are the property of USA Gymnastics
I’m not saying it’s right, or that it’s okay. I’m disgusted by that. But it’s true
Yes I genuinely don’t get it either, also if I am not allowed in the gym or drop my kid of at camp to see how things go on there I like not bring them there as long as they are a minor.
How could some parents let there kids move away at 9 or 12 or 13 to train...by themselves. Um no...
@@saruhhhh I think it's worth mentioning, because this documentary itself makes no mention of that outside of "oh yeah her back was really messed up." They don't delve into ANY of the abuse or neglect in this video, and so mentioning it is worthwhile, in my opinion. The sport has had enough glamorization and we can't let up on the Truth dispensing just because it's an unpleasant subject. You ask"Why would you say that?" Well, because it's fact and needs to be discussed. Miss Moxie said: "I'm not saying its right, or that it's okay..." but it's true. And truth hurts and shouldn't be hidden away just because it's unpleasant. I think that's why she said it.
Aly Raisman is my favorite gymnast ❤️and such an inspiring person in life
When i was younger, (3) my mom had encouraged me to a ballet class. And i have been doing ballet for 2 years. But then, my mom wanted me to go to 2 MORE physical and mental classes. One is for the ballet, second is the DANCING class, and... The gymnastics. It was a real challenge for me. I had to go to all of those classes in one day every single day. I even need to go to Wednesday and Saturday Math intelligence school. But I got used to it as years go by, nothing really happened much. But that was a lot of years ago and i can still remember memories of my dancing competitions, ballet and math championship. I wish i could feel that again too. But now im just some basic girl in this generation and i wish to have my abilities back again. And im doing that right now in the middle of the pandemic. Hope i get it back :)
I used to dance until I was 5, then I stopped to learn martial arts, then stopped in 3rd grade, and now I'm almost finished highschool. I've started rowing now and just realized how much exercise destresses you. You should pick some sport up!
I think gymnastics is an amazing and beautiful sport. I wish I could've done gymnastics, but I'm a bit too old to start now, and I'm afraid of going upside down. I'm so happy that this series is here, it might be my new favorite show!
Same, I love it so much and I'm flexible, but I'm also 20 and I think it's too late to start any sort of gymnastics now
@@meylinhernandez461 you can still do it ! But hoping to go to olympics would be utopist i guess ;)
Literally just start somewhere! Conditioning like chellsie challenges will help you get into shape. I started so late too but it’s not about age, it’s about dedication
When I was 15 I did aerobic gymnastics and it wasn't that bad but didn't like it a lot and I was too flexible but weak. I liked rhythmic gymnastics but I was too old to start it. Maybe you can practice some kind of gymnastics as a hobby? I am flexible but weak, I think gymnastics is not my thing after all😂😂
@@RyanGogginsTv Yes exactly! Even 12 years old is considered late to start.
Nadia Comaneci (paraphrasing): "I got 10 because the girl before got 9.9, and I was better, so they had to give me 10. But there were some mistakes." Now that is a champion.
I'm glad that this came out because it's great to be able to talk to other gymnasts who can relate to what you've gone through. When I started competing, all of my cousins started to do the same. It was kind of awkward, but after a while I became proud of them when they gained a new skill or executed a skill well. Being able to inspire people to do the sport and being able to speak to other who understand you about the sport that you love is satisfying.
All the talk of "Limitless" and "limitless girls" feels real gross in the context that so many female gymnasts have been physically, emotionally and sexually abused by people in power in the gymnastics world. Several adult gymnasts have come out and said that being told to ignore pain, hunger, and fear caused them severe long term trauma and shouldn't be celebrated..
1988 all around is my favorite competition of all time. Perm and all!
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I hope Morgan never loses THE PURE JOY AND HAPPINESS you see there. 🥰🥰🥰 Shé is so cute
Mrs Val is amazing! Going to miss watching her coach. And I loved what she said to Kaitlyn, ‘congratulations, you found your childhood again’. I’m still searching, but it was nice to hear that someone else does understand the true root of our individuality and finding what makes us happiest.
oh! so nice to see Olga Korbut! I heard she wasn’t doing great recently, but she looks beautiful and healthy here
This whole docuseries made me cry so much these girls have so much grit and are so absolutely wonderful
10:55 No Aly. We may have been disappointed but you never let us down! You made us proud!
I honestly thought when I was younger that college gymnastics was were people who werent good enough for the Olympics went. Now as a 27 year old I see that it's people who love the sport with all their heart!
Katelyn, has now inspired me.
She is so awesome I will never forget her name. Simone, is powerful and great one day I will be as great as her and I will test my limits and push myself farther then ever I am dedicated to this sport I am so excited to be up there in the USA Olympic team!🙂
Imagine This kind of documentary...but with figure skaters 👌👌👌
Is there such a documentary on figure skaters?
YESSSSSS
OMG, YESSSSSS
I wanna see Evgenia, Rika, Gracie, Javi, Yuna and more people but those are the main ones
as a dancer,i give so much respect to gymnasts,its so beautiful and i wish i could've started earlier with dance and did gymnastics, you are really powerful when u can do both
That was freaking amazing! So happy that Aly Raisman is in it!
Ally is my hero! She came back better then ever! That fact that if Simone wasn’t there she would have come back to her 2 Olympic and won the all around! It’s unheard of! She basically did in my mind because no one beats Simone
I love Laurie floor. There is NOTHING as iconic as Laurie floor. I just want her to compete again so I get some more Laurie floor.
What's her name again?
Lando81 HAHA
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Okay but him talking about his wife, the pride and joy in his voice is just so cute
I love seeing Morgan compete while wearing her glasses.
That skirt when Olga met Nixon is EVERYTHING!!!
One of the best sessions ever.. Two best mentors,one magical experience. Thank you sandeep sir☺️
Seriously, if y'all aren't watching collegiate gymnastics, you're missing out on a whole other world. The team aspect, personality, and crowd is just FUN, and they're still doing incredible things pushing the human body to its limit.
Having a bad day? Watch the PAC-10 championships, or the National Championships, or heck, any weekly meet. You'll feel better!
ok im DEAD when aly was like "I was pIsSeD" I started laughing so hard.
same I found it pretty funny as well because her mother did not want to watch their daughter competing in the olympics and they had to watch her compete twice ! 🤪
This series is so good. Thank you to the creators for bringing to the world these beautiful and moving stories of incredible athletes and their authentic struggles and triumphs.
Not me crying because I see everyone else living my dream 🥺 but I'm proud to see where they are now
This series is so amazing. I cry almost the whole way through each time with each episode. It brings me back to being a little girl tumbling around the gym. I never did make it there but watching all these old clips of my heroes and seeing them older as I am today and hearing them reminisce makes me FEEL it all over again. Thank you for this series. As Katelyn says, it feeds my soul.
I trained as a gymnast back in late 60's and early 70's, mostly because I loved the sport and not so much because I had ambitions to go pro. I started my training way too late (I was 13-14 yrs old) and I knew was too tall (5'-8"), but I did my best and while I did compete, I never did well in competition. Not doing well in competition didn't really matter much to me, I just loved more than anything else the strength and flexibility of my body, until I set my left foot wrong for splits and ending up tearing cartilage in my left hip joint. That was the end of my gymnastics and now, 50 years later, I have hip surgery scheduled for repair of the torn cartilage which has been injured many times since the original injury 50 years ago. But truth be told, it's a price I would pay again in a heartbeat. There is something just so wonderful about feeling the strength and flexibility of one's body that only gymnastics can bring to you...
I love this- my mother was in the running to be an Olympic qualifier she was so good- but then she got pregnant with me at 16 🥺♥️ she wouldn’t change her life for the world I know but she could’ve been a champion, she was a champion. We watch all the gymnastic championships and worlds and Olympics every time they come on ♥️my favorite tradition every year.
i love morgan ... that she wears glasses even when competing makes me love her more....
Who else is screaming when they saw Laurie used some of her old choreography 😍
I’m so happy they included Katelyn! Her 2019 performance was my favorite routine out of every gymnastics routine including Olympic routines. Her first pass was sick ! I love whatever that’s called and I think more ppl need to do it! Lol
Untold story.just love 💕
The way these girls can move is amazing. I have such respect for them.
I started gymnastics at the age of 25 and I thought I was way too old for it but few months in I already did my splits and cartwheel before corona hit 😍
Yassss! Go you! Well done, and good luck! At some points it'll be hard to trick yourself into doing something because your adult brain will block it. Keep going, you can do it!
@@kikibirdball haha yaa I know exactly what you mean by my adult brain will block it. It does take a lot longer to get used to it.
Aly’s comeback was the most powerful moment of those Olympics for me
Same!!
There’s a picture of Olga Korbut posing with Lyudmila Tourischeva. They’re both smiling but Olga has this smile that says “Yay! I’m happy!” While Tourischeva had a smile that says “OWW! My face!!!”
Girl, I see your flip!!!! My mom gave me that ugly poodle perm in the 80s too!! You Rock!!!
Gymnastics is the most beautiful, breathtaking sport 🥰
The nap game is real as a gymnast
Sounds good. I wanna nap.
MyKayla Skinner haha Myk I see you napping sometimes😂
Fr lol
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Hi Mykayla Skinner love your channel and your gymnastics
I saw Vanessa Atler in this and screamed. Was not expecting it! Love her.
These are some of the most talented people on the planet...
Many are heroes, so I hope they know and remember that, especially after these 2021 Olympics...
Aly Raisman will always be my favorite ❤️ I love these sport so much
Wow Nadia, number 73, I am blown away...and she was a child. Speechless...
I love that these gymnasts are being interviewed as adults by a women’s magazine.
Ohh I’m so glad Ohashi was able to thrive at UCLA thank goodness
I wish gymnastic was on tv show every week, that's will be awesome. Dance moms is old and boring. Most of the fans doesn't like dance moms anymore. So why not go for Gymnastic tv show. Who agree with me.
Yes omg would for sure watch it. I hate dance moms now.
Totally agree
Dance moms shouldn't represent dance, it represents a toxic environment and honestly dance isn't about that i feel like dance need a new and jealthy platform and gymnastics need a their space too this sport deserve to be recognise
Make it or Break it is on Hulu
@@MegandtheMutts Before Hulu I Used To Watch That All The Time... Good Show....
Just love Coach Val! Such a role model for young women!
They used Courtney Kupets footage when it was talking about Carly Patterson hahahah
I was looking to see if someone noticed, lol. Poor Carly!!! :'( lol! But I love Kupets, too =D
I saw that
+1 on this! I had a double take
Came to say the same thing.
Poor Carly lol
In our schools back in the early 80’s we had the same mats that the wrestlers used with no type of bounce at all and I had shin splints that I can still feel at age 50 not to mention the arthritis throughout my entire body. It was so fun but we had no coaches who could spot us, no foam pits to practice moves on.. essentially nothing and on our own. It’s amazing to see the changes in the equipment alone and I wish I could’ve known what it was like to tumble on the modern equipment.
It’s crazy to see how the sport has evolved since the 1950s. The level of difficulty now is worlds ahead what it was when the sport began. Amazing
Bart 'gymnastics is really different in college, elite is really demanding level of difficulty while college is moderate' - while showing Maggie in college do a pak to van lueween combo lol. That ain't moderate. 😂
So many amazing women this was a great documentary
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While defying gravity - why not do something on rock climbing?
Katie Mistretta qq q
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are they ever going to be all free, Like you don't have to have premium?
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