Artwork

Content provided by Blue Wire. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Blue Wire or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

S3 Ep. 3: I Wanted Freedom: Betty Okino

53:37
 
Share
 

Manage episode 322089256 series 2820574
Content provided by Blue Wire. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Blue Wire or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Betty Okino started gymnastics “late” — at age 9 — and begged her mother to let her train with Bela Karolyi so that she could realize her Olympic dream. She won bronze medals at the 1992 Olympics. And despite having stories of training until her knees and back broke, being denied food, and being pitted against her teammates, it was only recently that she began to admit to herself that Karolyi’s training methods constituted abuse. Now, as a coach and choreographer, Betty approaches her responsibilities very differently.

Click here for the transcript of episode 3

Click here for the Blue Wire newsletter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  continue reading

43 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 322089256 series 2820574
Content provided by Blue Wire. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Blue Wire or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Betty Okino started gymnastics “late” — at age 9 — and begged her mother to let her train with Bela Karolyi so that she could realize her Olympic dream. She won bronze medals at the 1992 Olympics. And despite having stories of training until her knees and back broke, being denied food, and being pitted against her teammates, it was only recently that she began to admit to herself that Karolyi’s training methods constituted abuse. Now, as a coach and choreographer, Betty approaches her responsibilities very differently.

Click here for the transcript of episode 3

Click here for the Blue Wire newsletter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  continue reading

43 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide