Profile Interview with Jordyn Wieber

October 08, 2022 00:14:00
Profile Interview with Jordyn Wieber
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Profile Interview with Jordyn Wieber

Oct 08 2022 | 00:14:00

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Hosted By

Becca Martin-Brown Monica Hooper April Wallace

Show Notes

Jordyn Wieber a US Olympic Gold Medalist in gymnastics and current head gymnastics coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks talks Profiles Editor April Wallace about being honored this October 28 at the Woman of Inspiration event a fundraiser for the Child Advocacy Centers of Arkansas. Wieber was one of many sexual abuse victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar, which made headlines for many months. She tells her story in hopes that it will help others and has become a champion for child abuse victims across the country. Her victim impact statement is credited with helping put Nassar away.

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