McKayla Maroney's Olympic teammates send her support following sexual assault allegations.

Oct 18, 2017 | 9:20 PM

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Early Wednesday morning, Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney opened up about being sexually assaulted by former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. The gymnast shared her story in a long post on Twitter, accompanied by the hashtag #MeToo, which has been trending all week in response to the Harvey Weisntein sexual misconduct allegations.

Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney accuses team doctor of molesting her from the age of 13.

Three of Maroney's former Olympic teammates took to Twitter to send their friend messages of love and support.

Jordyn Wieber

So sad and heartbreaking that this happened to you Mack. I'm here for you and I support you https://t.co/LXA1Yf04FC
— Jordyn Wieber (@jordyn_wieber) October 18, 2017

Aly Raisman

100% support you. SO proud of you and your strength. Love you like a sister!! https://t.co/1VHb79a7lx
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 18, 2017

❤ pic.twitter.com/P34dFNl6fz
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 18, 2017

@McKaylaMaroney love you girls!!!!!!! 💗
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 18, 2017

Raisman also extended a supportive tweet to gymnast Tatiana Gutsu, who recently alleged that male gymnast Vitaly Sherbo sexually assaulted her.

I support you Tatiana, I am so sorry. I am devastated. Vitaly you disgust me. Those who looked the other way are just as guilty. https://t.co/goaqk3AwgV
— Alexandra Raisman (@Aly_Raisman) October 17, 2017

Kyla Ross

Heartbreaking that things like this can happen in this world😭 My heart goes out to you mac & all those affected by such tragic events🙏🏽❤️ https://t.co/9KsKtC2a2y
— Kyla Ross (@kyla_ross96) October 18, 2017

Several other people of note, from Emmy Rossum to other gymnasts, reached out to Maroney, letting her know she has been heard.

#ihearyou
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) October 18, 2017

https://twitter.com/LaurenHopkins96/status/920635171271008257

So brave and so heartbreaking thank you for this. I hope it helps change things. Drastic changes need to be made 😥😥
— Danusia Francis (@danusiafrancis) October 18, 2017

“It’s never too late to speak up” Never. Ever. Thank you @McKaylaMaroney #metoo
— Jessica O'Beirne (@OtotheBeirne) October 18, 2017

Read Maroney's full post below.

#MeToo pic.twitter.com/lYXaDTuOsS
— mckayla (@McKaylaMaroney) October 18, 2017

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