OLYMPIC MEDAL NOT WORTH ABUSE

British gymnast Amy Tinkler said on Wednesday her Olympic bronze medal was not worth the abuse she had to endure throughout her career. The 20- year- old, who announced her retirement in January, was a surprise medallist in the floor exercise at the 2016 Rio Games. Tinkler and others have since spoken out about their experiences with British Gymnastics, accusing coaches of bullying and body shaming. British Gymnastics has opened an independent review and said the allegations are being investigated. “The medal wasn’t worth it,” Tinkler said. “I would give up my whole Olympic experience to have never gone through this, and for any other gymnast to not ( experience it). Nothing is worth what I have been through and what I am still dealing with.” She said she is still getting professional counselling. Tinkler, who was 16 at the Rio Olympics, submitted a formal complaint to the governing body in November 2019 and said in July she had yet to receive feedback.