tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
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Right ’til the end I thought Shawn would win the AA.
But — much like Oleg and Kohei in Rio — I was OK with Nastia winning. It was that close.
#RESPECT for Nastia’s Vault in the AA Final. Near perfect.
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Mary keeps telling me she is retiring.:-)
Mary Wright:
As the Performance Coordinator for Gymnastics New Zealand, I have worked tirelessly to produce a WAG Performance program for them, very similar to our Tops program here in the states. I’ve been back and forth to New Zealand quite frequently to present this program around the country and to initiate its implementation. I’ve also been working with the top coaches and programs and am very happy and humbled to be named as a New Zealand coach for World Championships.
We will be bringing a team of four girls. Courtney McGregor, who competed in the Olympics and has spent the past year at Boise State, will lead the team of youngsters. The rest of the team are all first year seniors and have a lot of potential for NZ’s future in gymnastics. Estella Matthewson, Isabella Brett and Ayame van Buesekom …
Most Tsukahara and Kasamatsu vaults are messy to say the least. Watch the form in the air on this one.
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At the age of 30, having finally ascended from so many alternate roles and injury disappointments to become a U.S. Olympian, Brooks will move into retirement, satisfied with what he accomplished, yet somewhat unfulfilled for what he did not. …
Heart Jessica’s photo on Instagram.
Men’s team alternate Cory Paterson dropped by our Gymnastics Camp yesterday for a workout. He’s preparing for the World Cup in Paris. Graduated from Iowa, he’s now training in Montreal.
Get your kids to watch this routine. Often.
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The AA is expected to come down to a battle between Akash Modi and Yul Moldauer, with Modi having the edge in difficulty and Moldauer in execution. …
Challengers to Modi and Moldauer for a place on the podium or even the top spot are Allan Bower (who has beaten both of them in the past and had the highest NCAA AA total and E score in 2017 (88.75/55.15) and Donnell Whittenburg, who has competed the highest difficulty in the field…
Others who could be dangerous include Marvin Kimble …
A Homespun Guide to the 2017 U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Championships
That said, Eddie Penev is the closest thing to a lock for the Worlds team. He should be #1 on Floor with a medal chance in Montreal.
related:
• Moldauer, Modi will compete in 2017 AT&T American Cup
• The Men Competing at U.S. Championships
Lucy Wener
Missy Marlowe
Karen Lichey
Mohini Bhardwaj
Jamie Dantzcher
Jenny Hansen
Courtney Kupets
Mykayla Skinner
Click PLAY or watch Lucy Werner’s 1988 Bars on YouTube. Check that release.
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