SAFEGUARDING FOR A CLEAN SPORT / Abuse in German gymnastics - SWR, ARD
  • Pauline Tratz, Claus Hanischdoerfer (Germany)

"Success at All Costs? Abuse in women's gymnastics", a documentary by Pauline Tratz and Claus Hanischdoerfer The German women’s gymnastics world is in shock: former gymnasts like Janine Berger and Elisabeth Seitz paint a devastating picture. Under the guise of success, many athletes endured psychological and physical abuse. Humiliation and abuse of power: a system upheld by coaches and officials for years. This documentary takes a critical look at the present: How is the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) responding to the allegations? Will it succeed this time in fundamentally reforming the sport? Through personal stories, emotional retrospectives, and intense confrontations, "Success at all Costs?" vividly illustrates how closely success, power, and abuse are intertwined in elite sports—and what consequences this has for those affected. Can such scandals be prevented in the future?

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