I’m not complaining.
Women’s Gymnastics is one of the highest profile sports at the Olympics. The USA is defending World Champions. It’s going to be a fantastic fight to get on that team. I don’t think ticket holders will be unhappy with the value they get.
All-Session tickets for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics go on sale on Wednesday.
… June 19-22 … in Philadelphia, tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 12 p.m. ET.
… Gymnastics begins on June 19 at 7 p.m. with the first day of the men’s competition, followed by the women’s competition on June 20 at 7 p.m. Competition for the men concludes on June 21 at 3 p.m., and the women wrap up competition on June 22 at 6 p.m. …
The Men’s competition is an entirely less intense media event.
The first shake down to determine the main contenders for Beijing is the 2008 Winter Cup Challenge, Feb. 7 and 9, at the Las Vegas Sports Center. Both days count towards National Team ranking.
Many are looking forward to seeing Olympic Champion Paul Hamm compete All-Around. He’s never been one of my favourite gymnasts — but I concede Paul looks pretty bloody good for someone just coming out of “retirement”. (Watch a video of his recent practice meet in Colorado Springs.)
Paul’s only going to get better in the weeks and months leading up to the Olympics.
Even I have to admit — Paul Hamm is back.
Many are more skeptical about the comeback of three-time Olympian and 2004 Olympic team silver-medalist Blaine Wilson … but quick to add: “If anyone can do it, it’s Blaine.”
Full list of competitors for Winter Cup – USA Gymnastics.
The USA is much stronger than anyone gives them credit. Certainly in the top 5 teams in the world, if they hit.
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