John tried Artistic at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.
John Willis, founder and Power2Inspire’s CEO (born without forearms or lower legs) is participating in all Olympic and Paralympic events in the run up to the 2016 Games in Rio.
(via Rec Gymnastics)
Year: 2016
Mary Lee Tracy interview
Ashton Locklear – 9.450 E-score Bars
Some are complaining that score is too high. Close to perfect is 9.1 E-score, according to the good ladies of FIG.
But I’m alright with this evaluation. This routine is extremely clean.
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Eddie Penev – 9.8 E-score Vault
Awesome. But I wouldn’t go as high as 9.8.
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I wouldn’t go 9.7 for Paul Ruggeri.
Compare with Sam’s much more realistic 9.35 E-score.
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Sam Peszek interview
The Skating Lesson:
Sam Peszek is a gymnastics success story. The 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, 17-time All-American and 3-time NCAA Champion graduated from UCLA with honors in 2015 and embarked on a commentary career. Peszek’s outgoing personality is coupled with a driven, Type-A personality. The Olympian has quickly excelled at commentary and has even started an Instagram account, TheGympire, with former teammate Alicia Sacramone, aimed at promoting physical fitness and specific exercise challenges.
We caught up with Sam Peszek about her career, her workout tips and her predictions for the upcoming Olympic Trials.
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Rosie MacLennan should be Olympic flag bearer
Who should carry Canada’s flag at the opening ceremonies of the Rio Olympics?
Heart this photo on Instagram.
Thanks Brett.
sand flipping’
Don’t try this at home. … Never mind, you don’t have giant sand dunes at home.
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(via Greg Roe)
Brittany Rogers “proudly still functioning”
How’s that simultaneous NCAA & Elite thing working out? 🙂
She’s very much in the running for Canada’s Olympic team.
Max Whitlock engaged?!
Elena DAVYDOVA nominated to FIG WTC
Elena DAVYDOVA was the 1980 Olympic all-around champion. She’s an expert judge. An active coach.
Kristina Vaculik was part of the Canadian record setting 5th place team rank at the London Olympics.
Her up-and-coming elites include Jade Chrobok and Ana Padurariu.
I can’t think of anyone I’d like more to be part of that committee. 🙂
Nellie Kim ran unopposed for Chair last cycle. This time Donatella SACCHI from Italy is nominated, as well.
See the whole list of nominees. Via Gymternet Clan.
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