Many abused gymnasts were successful (but at what cost?) and many well-adjusted gymnasts didn't have the same external successes, but since they were well-adjusted they dealt with it in a healthy manner.
How do we even know that there aren't standards being set? USAG was originally planning on sending two athletes to both the Varna and Osijek World Cups this year. They only ended up sending one to each: Jayla Hang to Osijek, Nola Matthews to Varna. Did not enough athletes meet the standard to be sent out on an assignment?
They also sent six seniors to Jesolo from that camp, but there were several gymnasts left who didn't get anything, and two spots left unused. The only person competing who was not vying for an assignment was Rivera.
I feel like there is a lot to unpack on this thread, but I find myself agreeing with most of you even when it sounds like you're approaching it from different angles. A lot of these things can be true at the same time.