‘Bullying’ of Leeds young gymnast had lasting impact
The mother of a former elite gymnast has said bullying has had a lasting impact on his mental health.
Suzanne said her son, then eight, was regularly told to stand against a wall and shouted at by a coach at Leeds Gymnastics Club.
Her comments come after Olympic medallist Nile Wilson criticised a “culture of abuse” within gymnastics.
Leeds Gymnastics Club said safeguarding and the well-being of all gymnasts was of “paramount importance”.
Suzanne said her son – who has not been training at the same elite level since he left the club – wanted her to tell his story after Leeds’ Olympic medallist Nile Wilson spoke about the impact of how he claimed he had been treated at the same club.
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