men’s Gymnastics landing deductions

Some of the deductions are summarized in this video tutorial.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

end of the Olympic quadrennial

What now? πŸ™‚

http://papaliukin.tumblr.com/post/149059086549/sparklesandchalk-when-the-olympics-are-over-and

AFTER the Olympics …

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interview with Stella Umeh

24 years after her own Olympics, the Canadian and UCLA superstar reflects on Rio. Code changes. The decrease in β€œartistry”.

A very interesting discussion.

The Skating Lesson – β€œI’m having a hard time watching only NBC coverage”: A Conversation with Stella Umeh

Stella Umeh

Rio Olympic Gymnastics medals

medal table

China has been the dominant nation at the past two Olympic Games, but in Rio the USA, led by Biles, was number one with 12 overall medals. Their haul includes four golds, along with six silvers and two bronzes.

Following up on their stunning success in London in 2012, Great Britain surpassed itself with its best-ever results, ending with six medals, including two historic golds, their first in Artistic Gymnastics.

Until the very last moment the Russians weren’t certain to take part in the Games, but they proudly collected eight medals, though just one title.

With only two bronze medals, China dropped to the 11th on the medal table, behind host Brazil.

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I understand that medals are the only thing that matters for funding in China. No doubt they’ll be a shake up in the coaching staff.

Looking at the Men’s competition only, GBR was the top nation.

toes together, heels apart

Though it’s less aesthetically pleasing, I don’t think we should deduct for this kind of position.

Many gymnasts cannot keep heels and toes together due to their anatomy.

https://twitter.com/babychochee/status/762366516306120704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

(via Couch Gymnast)

HPTC Gymnastics Camp, Idaho

Another terrific year at Camp. I’ve attended most since it launched in Couer d’Alene. This was as good as any in the past.

Olympic Gold medalist Daniela Silivas was once again our headliner.

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Summer
Coach Summer working flexibility with the boys

Cliff jumping was a highlight for the older kids. This Camp schedules many activities to challenge your courage.

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Younger gymnasts working the low Ropes Course.

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details – High Performance Training Camp, Idaho.

Gabby Wilson – tumbling

Gabby Wilson from Michigan Academy of Gymnastics is awesome. πŸ™‚

Click PLAY or watch her on Twitter.

in praise of Wang Yan

She hit every routine in Rio.

Click PLAY or watch her TF Floor on YouTube.

http://papaliukin.tumblr.com/post/149051112234/team-china-massive-congratulations-to-wang-yan

(team-china via papaliukin)