tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
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Once upon a time, I was a gymnast.
It was the only thing I knew, and the only thing I loved about myself.
I never had the opportunity or wherewithal to develop interests outside of my sport, and became dependant on it for validation in many ways. It was the common bond between my mother, my sisters (who also did gymnastics),and I.
It was the one arena where I, a quiet, shy introvert could stand out and showcase a special talent.
It was my only source of socialization or meaningful connection. And, like many high-level athletes across various sports, it became my identity. …
Today Carly promotes discussion on mental health. Her own and others.
Quitting Gymnastics can be traumatic. Like a divorce.
But there are many upsides, as well. The best I’ve seen on this topic is from a Freakonomics podcast — The Upside of Quitting
Australian Kristy Sellars works with a visual engineer to create the backgrounds in her performance.
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Putin loves sport.
I suspect corruption in Russian Anti-Doping goes all the way to the top.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has given Russia 3 weeks to explain how multiple positive drug tests were deleted from a database during the agency’s investigation into the massive doping scandal that broke in 2016.
Why it matters: If Russia doesn’t comply, the country will likely be banned from next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. …
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Thanks Andy.
Obviously every athlete has the right to compete in sport.
In many sports, athletes must compete EITHER in the women’s category, or the men’s.
In the case of Caster Semenya, she was allowed to compete in the women’s division until an IAAF rule change. She is appealing that May 2019 decision.
In Connecticut, male athletes who identify as female have been allowed to compete in Track and Field.
Two of their competitors, Selina Soule and Alanna Smith, feel that’s unfair to them.
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The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has agreed to investigate the situation in Connecticut.
We have a long, long way to go before this issue is decided.
The new $9 million building … opened on Saturday. …
The gymnastics school has about 6000 members and employs more than 60 staff. …
The old Gym was replaced due to earthquake damage in 2011.
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Alternate in Germany will be decided as late as 24 hours prior to the first competition.
Non-traveling alternates are Morgan Hurd and Leanne Wong.
Spencer feels this team is too strong and deep on Floor & Vault, not deep enough on Beam and Bars.
Any combination would win Worlds as a team. My own vote — if I had a vote — would be for those gymnasts who have been most consistent over all the competitions and camps. The only team that can beat USA is … USA.
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