What Gymnastics Did To Jessica Howard

When Jessica Howard entered the world of gymnastics in 1987, she was three years old and wore a pink leotard adorned with poodles. She would go on to become a three-time national champion and later serve on the board of USA Gymnastics. The experience would nearly kill her.

For the Howard women's track and field program, the race is just beginning

Jessica Howard of the US performs her routine in the All-Around News Photo - Getty Images

Technique Magazine - April 1999 by USA Gymnastics - Issuu

Jessica Howard - 2001 Goodwill Games - Ball

Former U.S. Rhythmic Gymnast Pens Powerful Essay On 'Crippling' Sexual Abuse

Three-time rhythmic gymnast National Champion Jessica Howard offers remarks during a press conference to talk about the abuse that she and other women gymnasts experienced from Larry Nassar, the now-incarcerated U.S. women's

1999 World Championships Osaka Rhythmic Gymnastics

Howard Schatz's Images Of Female Athletes Are Unbelievable

Athlete A review – the scandal that rocked the sporting world, Television