gymnast Casey Sandy back in Canada

In his four years at Penn State University, Casey Sandy won everything in sight in NCAA gymnastics, capping things off by winning the 2009 Nissen Emery Award as the top college gymnast in the U.S.

Now, following his graduation in December, Sandy is back where he received some of his early training: Gymnastics Mississauga. …

… Now, at 25, and with demands of school behind him, he’s determined that nothing will stand in his way of getting to London in 2012. It’s also Canada’s gain, because with the retirement of four veterans from the national team, Sandy’s return is shaping up as a key to the squad’s continued success. …

Local gymnast stalks Olympic medal

It would be fantastic to see Casey qualify for London. Many feel he should have been on the Canadian team in Beijing. He should have time to recover from a partially torn Achilles, I think. That injury heals well.