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Yurchenko progressions
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Year: 2024
Diver Matthew Mitcham fights for equality
Matthew Mitcham is the 2008 Olympic champion in the 10m platform, and he is the 2nd highest single-dive score in Olympic history (at the time it was the highest scoring dive ever). This made him the first openly gay athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Cheng Fei – Floor
My favourite ever Chinese gymnast.
Aside from excellent form and technique — Cheng Fei was dominant in an era where coaches around the world considered it impossible for Chinese gymnasts to be strong on Vault and Tumbling.
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Simone’s Flairs
Quite good. She and Peng should do them on Beam in the show.
Yang Bo – Beam
Norwegian guys try ‘Webslinger’ on Rings
Back in the days of Originality Bonus, Canadian Tony Smith used a 1-legged Deltchev.
He called the hold position the Webslinger. A Spiderman reference.
Tony went on to be Men’s Head Coach at University of Calgary. And the Canadian National Team Head Coach.
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Team WOGA – 20 Years Later
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Sticking the Parenting Landing: A Handbook for Parents of Gymnasts
by Betty Okino Benson (Author), Jacob Okino Benson (Editor), Valorie Kondos Field (Foreword)
I’ve not yet read the NEW book — but I’m certain it’s terrific.
- The Emotional Rollercoaster – The emotional highs and lows of gymnastics can be tough on both you and your child. One day they’re flying high, the next they’re down in the dumps. It’s a wild ride…that can be fun!
- The Time Commitment – Juggling gymnastics with school, other activities, and family time can be done but it takes a conscious effort so that hours in the gym don’t put a strain on family life.
- Safety Concerns & Injuries – Watching your child perform high-risk skills can be nerve-wracking. Ensuring they’re safe while encouraging their passion is a balancing act we can all perform.
- Communication with Coaches – Building a good relationship with coaches is crucial so that we can avoid as much misunderstanding as possible while working together as a team toward a common goal.
- Artistry and Performance – Helping your child shine artistically while meeting technical requirements is key. It’s all about finding that balance and there are ways to do it.
- Progressing Through Levels – Understanding the competitive gymnastics landscape, from scoring to expectations so that we can keep our child motivated and happy.
- Mental Health Considerations – The pressures of gymnastics, like anything else, can affect our child’s mental health. Proactively recognizing signs of burnout and stress is important for their well-being.
Merci Paris !
Wow. Paris did a fantastic job hosting Olympics and Paralympics 2024.
To celebrate, let’s watch Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak celebrate the magic that happens when the world comes together at the Olympic Games!
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