The Biggest Tragedy in Gymnastics History (Story of Elena Mukhina)

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[ninnahallenberg]

The fact that her first thought was "Thank God, i don't need to go to the olympics" is so sad.

[nikorucupcake]

The coaches and doctors should like get suspended or something. Not following her wishes and FORCING her to do stuff that it made her end up paralyzed is terrible

[smittysmeee]

An important point left out was that Elena was orphaned at the age of 5, then her grandmother also died, leaving her to be abused by the state. Life in the Soviet Union was hard. No one was left to stand up for her. We should all be grateful our lives are not that way. RIP, Elena. I hope you are finally free.

[sheilastockdale]

Everyone who complained about Simone Biles choice to stop competing at the Olympics should be required to watch this video. The potential threat to her life was real. Rest in peace Elena.

[sajra]

her coach ruined her whole life...basically killed her

[siebenschlaefer]

In my opinion the coaches shoul've been charged for the accident

[lilg]

I was not anywhere near her level, but a competitive gymnast. I competed several times with broken bones. My coaches would just wrap me up and tell me to keep going. It took 20 years of yoga for me able to be fully in touch with my body (unlearn how to completely ignore feeling). Gymnastics is a real mind trip. I’m lucky I walked away unscathed.

[alaynaarosa]

She was an inspiration. So so graceful and stunning to watch. She deserved more.

[marcie]

They need to make this a movie if they haven't already. She was a very special person.

[seaofroses]

This seems to be a recurring issue in gymnastics world wide. When a gymnast is sick physically/mentally more often than not she is forced to continue until she gets more injured or quits. I was surprised when Simone Biles announced that she could not finish the competition, but I'm happy she knew her limits. If she has messed up and damaged her body, in no time she would have been cast aside like Elena was. Some many coaches and higher ups don't give a shit about the athlete.

[irisrubi]

And thank God Simone spoke up. Physical or mental health, both can be equally dangerous. Gymnasts make these moves look easy but they're extremely dangerous and if your head ain't in it your body isn't either!

[ashleytrueblood]

I know what it is like to have coaches like that. I'm 35 now and still suffer every day from shoulder, back pain and the body shaming I endured. The abuse was incredibly common and no one said a damn thing.

[jenniferthomas]

For some reason I totally wish someone would have been there for her. That's the sad part. I still love watching her today and will still love it tomorrow. Such an unfair lost. Rest in peace sweet girl

[Iiwii]

She was probably pressured into saying she blamed no one but herself for the accident. In any case I definitely blame everyone who had a hand in pressuring her. I didn't know about this until recently and what happened to her has really gotten under my skin.

[biff]

The book "Little girls in pretty boxes" tells Elena's story and that of other young athletes. The pressure they have to perform through injuries.

[whitneydyer]

That is so horrible how they treated her. Forcing the cast off after the first fracture. Then telling her she could finish training in a cast. That poor young lady. May she Rest In Peace.

[ladymargaret]

I just googled the trainer and he moved to Italy after the incident. He even outlived elena. So sad 😭😭😭
That s.o.b abused her like that and no justice for her.

[ms.inspiration]

And this story is the very reason why I'm so proud that Simone spoke up for herself at the Tokyo Olympics & said 'No' to her coaches who said she was fine when clearly she was not. Having the 'Twisties' is very scary & this very outcome could easily have been Simone. This story is a tragedy & very sad.

[lisariddle]

Those doctors and coaches should be locked up.

[annettemalaski]

It is still a shame that she was sacrificed for the glory of the Soviet state. I am glad the truth came out and changes were made.