CONTENTS
Question of the Month: Defining Gymnastics MomentsThe Return of Russian Artistry- An Interview with Anastasia Grishina by Chris
The problem with F.I.G- World Gym Rank creator, Matt Esler, tells the Couch Gymnast his candid opinion of the state of gymnastics.
A New Gymnastics Star- the story of Jennifer Khwela
Doing it “the Russian Way”-The life and philosophy of Leonid Arkaev by Ashlyn.
Romania: Improving with Age- Some delicious insight, analysis and funny anecdotes from the Romanian International by Bea.
Snapshots of Jesolo- Some impressions of the Italian performance at Jesolo and what it means for Italy’s future prospects. by Giuly.
A New Era for Portugal- The story of Portugal’s attempts at qualifying an Olympic team, by Ines.
China Learns to Shine- A brief history of the evolution of China on floor from Suna Sekioglu.
Amy’s Gym Diary- Amy is still plugging away in the gym and getting flown around the countryside to film for Gymnastike!
The List: Lost Girls Part 2- The remainder of Bea’s list of Romanian talents who never got to truly shine.
Photo Album- Some pictures from Jesolo, some more Grishina Photos and Bea’s snaps from the Romanian International
The Quiz- test your gym knowledge.
PHOTO FUN- More laughs from this months Pac Rims.
check it out – #3 – The Couch Gymnast magazine
4 comments ↓
Sorry, but that is a really bad magazine. No research, bad writing, poor editing skills. Example: The Arkaev piece is riddled with factual errors, he’s been back in Russia for years and there is no such thing as a Unified Korean team, to name just two.
Well, it’s free.
This edition seems to be much improved over the first two.
… I’m still working through it.
I noticed the same problems with the Arkaev story.
The Grishina interview and photos were terrific, you must admit.
I thought North Korea and South Korea were supposed to start competing together as a team? Did that not start yet or was it something they talked about but never actually happened?
North and South Korea marched together in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. But that was about it, so far as I recall.
By 2008 they were at each other’s throats again.
Not sure where that contributor got his information. I though Arkaev was there a very short time.
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