In response to poor performances by the U.S. She said the Karolyis showed “very little compassion” when she was injured and told a story of having an aunt smuggle her candy, mints and gum into the practice gym by hiding them in a teddy bear. On HBO, she said her sacrifices of living a spartan life, always watching her diet and enduring several injuries including a stress fracture during the 1996 Olympic year were not necessary. Moceanu, 26, who gained fame as part of that 1996 team nicknamed “The Magnificent Seven,” is married to former Ohio State gymnast Michael Canales and is the mother of a 6-month-old daughter. And I know it can be done in a healthier way physically and emotionally.” Bottom line, I’ve had several coaches after the Karolyis. On the HBO report, Moceanu said: “I think there’s a better way to do it. The six-woman team was picked Saturday night after a nearly two-month process that included two rounds of national championships June 6-8 in Boston two rounds of Olympic trials competition June 19-22 in Philadelphia, where all-around winner Shawn Johnson and runner-up Nastia Liukin earned automatic bids and a final four-day camp at the ranch that ended Saturday. Davis did not make the final cut, however. Zmeskal Burdette is a coach now and her 15-year-old student, Chelsea Davis, was one of 12 gymnasts who made it to the final Olympic team selection camp at the Karolyis’ Houston-area ranch. Bela was always very clear that if you want these results you put in this kind of work.” It’s a difficult process and there are a lot of pieces to becoming the very best in the world. “From my personal experience, she’s coming from a different planet. “I don’t know where she’s coming from,” Zmeskal Burdette said. Kim Zmeskal Burdette, who was coached by Bela Karolyi when she won the 1991 all-around world championship and was a member of the 1992 Olympic team, said she was surprised by Moceanu’s comments. “I’m more mature now and able to articulate my feelings.” “I have a nonexistent relationship with the Karolyis,” Moceanu said in the phone interview. Moceanu said she spoke out now only because she was approached by HBO and said she hasn’t spoken to the Karolyis since 2006. Later Tuesday, USA Gymnastics spokesman Leslie King said the Karolyis and Penny were unavailable for comment about Moceanu’s other accusations. However, I do want to say that the Karolyis have contributed a great deal to the success of our athletes over the years and continue to do so.” USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny said, “I have not seen the piece yet, so I am not in a position to comment. Martha Karolyi, speaking on a conference call Tuesday morning, said, “I feel sad that a gymnast so accomplished as Dominique, being a part of the 1996 Olympic team and being the individual medalist in the 1995 world championships, can remember the harder days during the preparation.
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