… up to four fantastic gymnasts per country who were born between 1995 and 1996. The gymnasts featured, by country, are:
Australia: Angela Donald, Katie Wurth, Natalia Joura and Amelia McGrath
Canada: Madeline Gardiner, Mikaela Gerber, Victoria Moors and Sabrina Gill
China: Tan Sixin, Yao Jinnan, Zeng Siqi and Huang Huidan
France: Sophia Serseri
Guatemala: Ana Sofia Gomez Porras
Italy: Carlotta Ferlito, Giulia Leni and Erika Fasana
Japan: Murakami Mai, Natsumi Sasada and Yoshino Taniguchi
Romania: Larisa Iordache, Diana Bulimar and Maria Balea
Russia: Viktoria Komova, Anastasia Grishina, Anastasia Sidorova and Yulia Belokobylskaya
USA: Kyla Ross, Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas and McKayla Maroney
This is one of the proudest moments for the US team. Take a look at this video and see how important Jonathan is to this team, how he speaks to them and how he leads them through the meet, along with the hard work of the US coaches. I wish Jon a speedy recovery. We need him for the gold medal!
Not the greatest “hit” (aside from the landing!). But I’m very impressed with Leyva. He’s young. He’s got the right attitude. I’m thinking he’s going to be one of the best in the world for a long, long time.
After filming that reality TV show, Navy Seal Scott Helvenston was killed 2004 within days of arriving in Iraq to work as a security contractor for Blackwater.
Grace Chiu tells that Ricky Martin, amongst others, will perform in closing ceremonies at Pan-Am Games in Mexico.
The Games 2015 move to Canada. Ontariariarians haven’t heard much about it.
Respected Canadian sports journalist Scott Russell:
… it’s “game on” for the 17th Pan American Games, to be held in several southern Ontario communities, including Toronto, in the summer of 2015.
Survey says a significant number of folks, particularly Torontonians, aren’t quite sure what the Pan Am Games are or even that their city will soon be the host.
“We’ve got our work cut out for us,” admits Ian Troop, the CEO of the TO2015 organizing committee. “To build awareness of what the Pan Am Games are and why they’re important and why people should care.”
Having attended major sporting events all over Canada for the past 40yrs, I’m not filled with confidence to see it hosted in Ontario.
I judged Pan-Am Games 1999 in Winnipeg. Loved the event. The smaller city was a terrific host. But like Scott Russell, I have my doubts about Ontario. It’s my least favourite host Province.
… This routine immediately reminded me of Soviet Olga Strazheva‘s optional floor routine from the 1989 World Championships. Both athletes used the same music from “Rite of Spring” and both have well-executed avant-garde choreography. …
In his weekly show Rick Mercer Report, Canadian comedian Rick Mercer shared his thoughts on anti-bullying efforts during a rant. The video segment is earning praise on social media.
He points out that 300 young Canadians commit suicide every year. …
Relax folks… I love and respect NCAA gymnastics. Please realize quotes posted are generally small portions of any interview
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Ah, the price of fame.
The coach of the World Champion now has to watch every turn of phrase.
Shergymrag (she’s back) quoting John:
… So Jordyn went pro. Good for her. Just stay healthy and be smart with your upgrades, thanks. That’s not why I’m writing this post.
‘Member when Shawn Johnson’s mom said something a bit negative about college gymnastics? It caused a bit of drama because some folks were upset that she seemed to think Shawn was too good for college gymnastics. After that happened, I would think most folks would want to stay away from drama, but I guess not.
“I’m supportive of the idea in that Jordyn isn’t cut out for college gymnastics,” said her coach, John Geddert. “I don’t think the 14 weekends in a row doing watered-down gymnastics, that’s not what she’s all about. When you compete with the best in the world, I don’t see her sinking her teeth into that type of situation.”
I recall the first time I met, John. Other coaches at the meet told me — “He’s the best coach in the USA. But hates elite.”
… Nobody produces more College gymnasts than John Geddert. Smart NCAA coaches visit his club once a year.
Yet he’s the coach supposedly dissing College? I think John was only trying to find reasons to support the family decision.
… Personally, I’m not so sure it is a good move for Jordyn to take the easy money and give up the life experience of competing NCAA. I hope this carefully calculated decision works out for her.
Ah, the price of fame. 
