Year: 2016

should Romania have sent Larisa?

Balance Beam Situation thinks so:

WHY ROMANIA GOT IT WRONG

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The announcement that Ponor was selected instead was so poorly done that I’m not sure the Federation was particularly organized on the decision.

related – Amanda Turner – For Iordache, and Romania, A Painful Olympic Outcome

Click through for a detailed history of the situation.

Everyone agrees that Larisa should have had automatic qualification to the Olympics for her AA medal at 2015 Worlds. If that had happened Romania could have sent both gymnasts. 😦

Tumbl Trak Inversion Cuffs

Todd Gardiner designed these to fit kids. Many of the commercially available alternatives are too heavy and bulky.

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You could pick up a set at Congress in San Jose. Or order a set online. ($75)

backyard Russian Swing

Damien Walters and the boys. It’s all fun and games ’till someone misses the Airbag. 🙂

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Nikita Nagornyy – Diamadov skill

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(via papaliukin)

how to find out you’ve made the Olympics

Unlike the disorganized Romanian Gymnastics Federation, here’s how Field Hockey Canada announced the team had been nominated for Rio. Helicopter ride over the 2010 Winter Olympic venue. 🙂

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Catalina Ponor to Rio?

Seems Cata will be selected over Larisa Iordache. There’s some confusion on that.

You’d think Romanian President Adrian Stoica would have had enough controversy by now. That he’d be orchestrating the Olympic announcements.

And she’ll be the flag bearer for Opening Ceremonies.

Heart this photo on her Instagram.

Olympic Trials, San Jose

Friday July 8th – 6-8 p.m. PT

Sunday July 10th – 5:30-8 p.m. PT

The top AA combined over the two nights will earn automatic qualification to Rio. The rest must wait on the selection committee. Details.

Simone Biles
Christina Desiderio
Gabby Douglas
Brenna Dowell
Rachel Gowey
Laurie Hernandez
Amelia Hundley
Madison Kocian
Ashton Locklear
Maggie Nichols
Aly Raisman
Emily Schild
MyKayla Skinner
Ragan Smith

Rio mascot

FloGymnastics posted a preview VIDEO.