"My health was deliberately jeopardized by disregarding medical prescriptions and having me do gymnastics with several fractures (broken bones) and sending me to competitions," she said. Alt emphasized the systemic nature of the abuse within the gymnastics framework, referencing her previous attempts to address it internally only to find herself ignored. This longstanding issue highlights that her experiences were not isolated but rather part of a broader culture of abuse in gymnastics. Her candid sharing of these experiences aims to bring about urgent change in the sport."
"The subject of the investigation will be possible misconduct by coaches as well as errors in the high performance sports system at national bases," the federation stated, indicating a recognition of the broader issues that have been raised. They pledged to take Alt's allegations seriously, demonstrating a shift towards accountability within an organization that has faced increasing scrutiny over the treatment of its athletes.
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