Russia Men are BACK – Gymnastics World Championships

Russia won the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

Consistently a podium challenger for decades.

But the nation was sanctioned for systematic sport doping. Then murdering dictator-for-life Putin invaded Ukraine.

If I had a vote, I’d keep Russian athletes out of international competition until Putin quits. BUT the IOC and FIG let them return.

In 2026 we have a new team. Modern routine construction. Superstars in Daniel Marinov & Arsenii Dukhno. Young and only improving.

Russian team head coach Dmitry Andreev: ‘This serves as a real starting point for us’

Ellie Black tries Olympic Lifting

Coach Maude Charron, an Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion in the women’s 64 kg division.

It’s payback. Ellie taught Maude Gymnastics first.

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Suni Lee in 2027?

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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Shawn Johnson back at Chows

They had a terrific relationship.

BUT he made her do Rope Climb. 😀

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In 2028, Stars Align. ✨ Introducing the LA28 slogan.

“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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Japan at Gymnastics Worlds Rotterdam

Men won.  Women third.

A very good World Championships.

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Fred Richard to South Africa

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.

Details.

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’


Fujitsu devaluing Body Position

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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