Former Olympian leaves Stafford to focus on different kind of empowerment
For most of her storied career in martial arts, which included earning Americaâs first Olympic gold medal in taekwondo, Arlene Limas didnât just battle opponents on the mat. As a coach and instructor, she also fought to keep young athletes âsafe from predatory coaches and teammates.â Those skilled in the most combative sportsâtaekwondo, judo and boxingâclearly had the physical abilities to defend themselves, but âsomething was missing,â she said. They werenât able to recognize signs of abuse and coercion from those they trusted, Limas said. Their e...
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