How NIL Reshaped Women's Gymnastics (With Alyssa Roenigk from ESPN)

Blind Landing

Ari Saperstein

Documentary, Sports, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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As the first generation of NIL gymnasts close the chapter on their NCAA careers this week, ESPN’s Alyssa Roenigk sits downs with Blind Landing host Ari Sapersein to look back at the stories that have defined this new era. They look back on Livvy Dunne's popularity, Leanne Wong's bow empire, Cecile Landi's tenure at University of Georgia and more. Check out Alyssa's reporting at ESPN.com and on social at @alyroe. Blind Landing is an award-winning independent podcast. You can support the work we do by leaving a rating and review, sharing this episode with your friends and by leaving us a virtual tip at linktree.com/blindlanding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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