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HEAVY MEDALS Part 4: Home Games
Jul 14, 2020
Two gymnasts, Dominique Moceanu and Kerri Strug, strive for gold at the Atlanta Games. Dominique falls on vault, leaving Kerri to bring home the gold. The podcast explores their journey, coaching dynamics, and the pressure on Dominique. It also delves into the influence of renowned coach Bella Coroli and includes hotlines for sexual assault support.
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- Dominique Moceanu's fall on vault at the 1996 Olympics put immense pressure on Kerri Strug to win gold.
- Despite injuries, Kerri Strug's dramatic final vault secured the team gold medal for the United States, making her a national hero.
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The Return of Bella Coroli
Bella Coroli, a renowned coach, comes out of retirement to train a young gymnast named Dominique Mochianu for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
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