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Former Romanian head coaches Daymon Jones and Patrick Kiens join us to unpack the turmoil inside Romanian gymnastics — from new accusations to decades-old coaching culture and leadership struggles. Plus: what we learned from the 2025 Jakarta World Championships and our wish list for future World Championships. And a happy message from Rings World Champion, Donnell Whittenburg. Find Resistance Resources here.
CHAPTERS - pre auto-ad insert
00:00:00 – Intro Cold Open: Romania abuse reports surface
00:03:36 – Headlines: Romania context (Golgota, Voinea, leadership turmoil)
00:10:02 – Interview: The Romanian Situation with Daymon & Patrick 00:10:34 – Abuse allegations and what coaches witnessed firsthand 00:20:15 – Old-school culture, leadership failure, and bad press
00:31:13 – Federation power dynamics, elections, and fallout
00:41:28 – Updates & programming notes
00:45:17 – Jakarta Worlds Debrief: Overall medal table (WAG/MAG highlights)
00:49:16 – China's event-specialist strategy (7 routines, 3 medals) 00:51:54 – Judging parity: Melnikova's AA score & floor 14 club
00:55:51 – Selection & pipeline fixes (camp vs real meets)
01:06:44 – Who needs a reset? USA, Italy & Brazil post-Olympics
01:24:11 – FIG talk: host selection, logistics & equipment issues
01:32:02 – Gymternet News: Canada CEO, Arthur Gander results, Liverpool 2030 bid
01:36:56 – Listener feedback & notes
UP NEXT:Cover Art & Photos: Steve Cooper ©Gymcastic
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Former Romanian head coaches Daymon Jones and Patrick Kiens join us to unpack the turmoil inside Romanian gymnastics — from new accusations to decades-old coaching culture and leadership struggles. Plus: what we learned from the 2025 Jakarta World Championships and our wish list for future World Championships. And a happy message from Rings World Champion, Donnell Whittenburg. Find Resistance Resources here.
CHAPTERS - pre auto-ad insert
00:00:00 – Intro Cold Open: Romania abuse reports surface
00:03:36 – Headlines: Romania context (Golgota, Voinea, leadership turmoil)
00:10:02 – Interview: The Romanian Situation with Daymon & Patrick 00:10:34 – Abuse allegations and what coaches witnessed firsthand 00:20:15 – Old-school culture, leadership failure, and bad press
00:31:13 – Federation power dynamics, elections, and fallout
00:41:28 – Updates & programming notes
00:45:17 – Jakarta Worlds Debrief: Overall medal table (WAG/MAG highlights)
00:49:16 – China's event-specialist strategy (7 routines, 3 medals) 00:51:54 – Judging parity: Melnikova's AA score & floor 14 club
00:55:51 – Selection & pipeline fixes (camp vs real meets)
01:06:44 – Who needs a reset? USA, Italy & Brazil post-Olympics
01:24:11 – FIG talk: host selection, logistics & equipment issues
01:32:02 – Gymternet News: Canada CEO, Arthur Gander results, Liverpool 2030 bid
01:36:56 – Listener feedback & notes
UP NEXT:Cover Art & Photos: Steve Cooper ©Gymcastic

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