Liukin Steps Down As US Women’s Gymnastics Team Coordinator

PLANO, Texas (AP) –  The coordinator of the women’s national team for USA Gymnastics has stepped down, the latest departure to rock the embattled organization in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal centered on former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Valeri Liukin made the announcement on Friday, less than 18 months after taking over for Martha Karolyi in September 2016.
United States’ Nastia Liukin is huged by her father and coach, Valeri Liukin (L) after the women’s individ