Article about Chile’s’ book

[rlayt]

Coach X struggled with alcoholism all while telling her she was fat driving Chiles to an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts. I’m really glad she moved to WCC.

Jordan Chiles Shares How Abuse from a Former Coach Led Her to Experience Suicidal Thoughts and Disordered Eating (Exclusive)

Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles opens up about her struggles—and her triumphs—in new memoir 'I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams' out March 4.

people.com

 

[RedBirdie]

Interesting that she doesn't name the coach. I presume it was Erika Bakacs, who was driving drunk with Jordan in the car at one point.

 

[rlayt]

Didn’t she get pulled over for intoxication during a National Camp? Or did I dream that during COVID?

 

[QuietColours]

Didn’t she get pulled over for intoxication during a National Camp? Or did I dream that during COVID?

I believe so. I think that's why Chiles had to miss Jesolo? one year--no coach because of the coach's DUI

 

[RedBirdie]

It's exactly what happened. I believe there's even congressional testimony about it. Gina Chiles made a statement supporting Rhonda Faehn and how she handled it. But I'm too tired to go searching for old congressional hearings right now.

 

[Doug1233]

Is this Gina “I stole $1.2million from my elderly clients” Chiles?

 

[rlayt]

I got a peek at a page. Jordan said Skinner’s comments that they “didn’t work as hard” were things she had heard said before by white people about gymnasts of color. But it barely fazed her because she had already been through so much in gymnastics.