SPORT: Thema Williams Testifies At Multi-Million Dollar Trial Against TT Gymnastics Federation
378 views · Published 20 September 2018 · 1:00 · Indexed 17 October 2026
Channel: TTT Live Online · 2018 · People & Blogs
Like the fearless athlete that she is, gymnast Thema Williams was first to give testimony when her multi-million-dollar trial against the TT Gymnastics Federation began. She is suing the local body for $11.38 million in compensation for what she says is the Federation's "harsh and oppressive" actions against her, which shattered her dream of qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Williams was the first choice over Marisa Dick to compete at the Olympic Test event in April 2016 but was pulled and replaced by Dick shortly before the event started. The gymnast brushed aside questions about her ankle, stating that all top class athletes play through pain, and felt she would have been fine during competition. Williams also contends that the Federation's actions resulted in tremendous loss of opportunities and damage to her personal and professional reputation.
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