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We knew what their system was, but we also knew they won all the time

We knew what their system was, but we also knew they won all the time

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We knew what their system was,
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but we also knew they won all the time.
Duration
6 seconds
Views
26
Timestamp in Movie
00:35:10
Uploaded
Jun 01, 2025
Genres
documentary, crime, sport
Production
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Movie Summary

Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
America loves a winner. And when a perky little bundle of energy - Athlete A 00:11
America loves a winner. And when a perky little bundle of en...
I was the president of USA Gymnastics in '84, - Athlete A 00:08
I was the president of USA Gymnastics in '84,
That was the most valuable thing we could do to build our brand, - Athlete A 00:05
That was the most valuable thing we could do to build our br...
And then, all of a sudden, gymnastics was earning - Athlete A 00:07
And then, all of a sudden, gymnastics was earning
USA Gymnastics had a wholesome image, - Athlete A 00:09
USA Gymnastics had a wholesome image,
And that image was vital, uh, to protect. - Athlete A 00:06
And that image was vital, uh, to protect.
I've never seen athletes that train as hard as these guys do - Athlete A 00:07
I've never seen athletes that train as hard as these gu...
Steve Penny was hired as vice president of marketing - Athlete A 00:05
Steve Penny was hired as vice president of marketing
He worked with television marketing, then he worked with USA Cycling. - Athlete A 00:05
He worked with television marketing, then he worked with USA...
And, um, by the end of the '90s, - Athlete A 00:07
And, um, by the end of the '90s,
Attracting sponsorships - Athlete A 00:06
Attracting sponsorships
Eventually, Steve Penny became the president of USA Gymnastics. - Athlete A 00:06
Eventually, Steve Penny became the president of USA Gymnasti...
So you had an organization that was run by a sports marketing expert. - Athlete A 00:05
So you had an organization that was run by a sports marketin...
This is the image of Bela Karolyi the world has grown accustomed to seeing. - Athlete A 00:05
This is the image of Bela Karolyi the world has grown accust...
The intense, relentless coach - Athlete A 00:06
The intense, relentless coach
You know, these children are all being advised by adults - Athlete A 00:08
You know, these children are all being advised by adults
So you're basically using that child's dream to build this brand. - Athlete A 00:07
So you're basically using that child's dream to bu...
And they were so busy trying to sell that brand... - Athlete A 00:05
And they were so busy trying to sell that brand...
Right now, we turn to women's gymnastics - Athlete A 00:08
Right now, we turn to women's gymnastics
I remember watching the Olympics in my little apartment, um, in 1996. - Athlete A 00:06
I remember watching the Olympics in my little apartment, um,...