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I don’t believe Simone or Suni Lee would make a comeback unless they were looking for Gold medals in the 2028 Olympics.
Obviously, either could contend for medals if and when back and in peak shape.
Simone could easily win Vault, for example.
Suni is astonishingly talented. I’d love to see her go for it.
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They had a terrific relationship.
BUT he made her do Rope Climb. 😀
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“Stars Align” is the official slogan for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Unveiled by the LA28 Organizing Committee, the campaign line states: “In 2028, when the triumph of sport meets the city of dreams, Stars Align.”
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Men won. Women third.
A very good World Championships.
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One of the great promoters of our sport to the general public, Fred is taking his BIG personality to Gauteng, South Africa in November.
Coaching clinic and a public showcase competition.
Fred finished 9th in the All-Around at World Championships 2026.
Frederick Richard of the U.S.: ‘It’s about who’s most consistent and sharpest’
Gymnasts like Ellie Black and Carlos Yulo were EXPECTING credit for the normal performance of their vaults.
Does FIG World Gymnastics need to change the required percentage of flight?
You certainly need to bend your knees for landing.
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I enjoyed 2010 at Ahoy arena. And it’s even better in 2026.
Volunteers — many from around the world — were terrific. We lacked for nothing.
82 Federations. 457 gymnasts.
One told me that Worlds 2027 in China will likely use all Chinese volunteers. International folks need not apply. That sounds inefficient as it would be good to have as many languages for translation on site, as possible.
On the other hand, I’d ban Netherlands from bidding on World Gymnastics FIG events for at least 10 years because the government denied visas to eligible competitors.
I’d ban Indonesia, as well. Their government did the same thing at Worlds 2025.
Aside from that ➙ all good in Rotterdam.
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For once, a Beam Final was excellent.
Who could have predicted we’d one day have a World Beam & Bars Champion representing Algeria?
Men’s Vault very good. H Bar a bit of a disappointment as so many of the top guys fell.
Worlds 2027 Chengdu, China is already in the minds of the best gymnasts in the world. The OLYMPIC QUALIFYING Worlds. I’ve already booked my accommodation.
September 29 to October 8, 2027, World Championships is held during National Day Golden Week (October 1–7). That’s a big holiday. Transportation and accommodation will be busy.
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The biggest highlight was seeing Kaylia win Beam after clinching Bars the previous day. She credits her coach Nadia Massé.
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For me the biggest story at World Rotterdam was the Netherlands government denying visas to eligible gymnasts, including the defending World Champion. That won’t happen in China next year, I’m sure.
But future World Championships hosts need to get some guarantee from their governments it won’t happen again.
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The best gymnasts in the world will refocus for the BIG Olympic qualifying competition hosted in Chengdu, China.
It’s the same venue that was used for Summer World University Games — the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multi-purpose Sports Arena.
September 29 to October 8, 2027, World Championships is held during National Day Golden Week (October 1–7). That’s a big holiday. Transportation and accommodation will be busy.
I booked a hostel already. Looking forward to getting back to Chengdu, the Panda city.
Chengdu is the jumping off point for trips to Tibet.
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