MIHAI BRESTYAN was shocked and angry when he discovered one of his star athletes was among the victims in a sexual abuse scandal that plunged USA Gymnastics into crisis.

Brestyan, a long-time coach of six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman, is preparing Australia’s women’s team for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, where he spoke about the scandal.

USA Gymnastics is reeling from the conviction of former national team doctor Larry Nassar, who will spend the rest of his life in prison on charges ranging from sexual molestation to possession of child pornography.