Whyte Review
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The Whyte Review was a review into the practices of British Gymnastics.[1] The review was co-commissioned by UK Sport and Sport England and led by Anne Whyte KC.[2]
The report began in August 2020 in response to public allegations of abuse by gymnasts.[3] The review received in excess of 400 submissions of evidence and cost £3 million.[2] 190 interviews were conducted for the report and 133 former and current gymnasts were interviewed. It was published in June 2022.[1]
The review detailed 'systemic' accounts of both physical and emotional abuse of young athletes. The submissions described sexual assault, excessive weigh management and emotional abuse of gymnasts. Over 40% of the submissions reported physical abuse, including training on injuries, overstretching, and withholding food or water, and more than 50% described emotionally abusive language such as insults and swearing.[1]
UK Sport and Sport England said that while they would continue to fund British Gymnastics, they would require them to make significant changes recommended by the review to receive funding in the future.[1]
