Paris, France, Dec 5, 2025 (AFP) - Gymnast Nemour lifts lid on 'humiliation, tears' on way to Olympic gold

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Olympic gymnastics champion Kaylia Nemour on Friday spoke of the humiliation and violence she endured on her path to gold. "Gymnastics is about discipline and repetition. But it's not about shouting, humiliation, or tears," the Algerian athlete told AFP in an interview coinciding with the release of her book, "L'ombre de l'or" (The shadow of Gold). Nemour, 18, was crowned Olympic champion on the uneven bars at Paris 2024, captivating the crowd w......

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