The Russian gymnastics legend, Nikolai Andrianov, the most decorated male gymnast of all time, has died after a long illness at the age of 58 in his hometown Vladimir this afternoon.
Andrianov was suffering from the degenerative neurological disorder multiple system atrophy. In the last month of his life he was unable to move his arms or legs or talk. (* > GYMmedia News, 2010, Sep 08)
Nikolai Andrianov was an exceptional sportsman who held the...

British Gymnastics and UK Anti-Doping have launched a pioneering new education strategy that aims to educate and inform the whole gymnastics community on the subject matter of anti doping and drug-free sport.
The key message shares the responsibilities of gymnasts, coaches, parents, and support staff in ensuring the sport remains doping free. This ground-breaking programme marks the first time a National Governing Body has ever worked in this capacity with UK Anti-Doping. It reaffirms the proactive approach that...