the “Ngai” on Pommels

This is cool. I’m going to call it the Ngai.

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(via twoflips-threetwists)

The Routine Podcast #24

Best episode yet, I’d say.

Our favourite mother and daughter interview team relay a good sense for what happened in St. Louis at one of the most exciting NCAA Nationals ever.

They want to celebrate the sport.

It was lovely to get to meet the duo in person outside the arena between sessions.

They have a charming interview with Michigan’s BRIANNA BROWN and her Mom. And some random coach.

To listen, subscribe on iTunes.

Dana Duckworth at Alabama

OPINION: Why Dana Duckworth Is the Best Thing to Happen to Alabama Gymnastics

“You are beautiful. You are lovely. Go out there and enjoy this.”

Mai Murakami leads All Japan


1. Mai Murakami 56.032
2. Asuka Teramoto 55.431
3. Hitomi Hatakeda 54.032
4. Aiko Sugihara 53.565
5. Sae Miyakawa 52.299

“My ultimate dream is to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and win a gold medal,” Murakami concludes.

FIG

(via IG)

Kohei 5th day 1 All Japan

1. Kenzo Shirai 86.099
2. Kakeru Tanigawa 86.031
3. Kazuma Kaya 85.898
4. Wataru Tanigawa 85.732
5. Kohei Uchimura 85.098

He fell on Pommels.

49 gymnasts scored 80+ ! #depth

AA is based on two days combined.

(via Papa Liukin)

EPIC GymCastic audiocast #301

Peng Gets a 20, Martha Gets a Zero

Over 10,000 hours long, this one is well worth listening to.

Even if you attended Nationals in St. Louis you’ll learn something new. Coaching fashion tips, in particular.

I thought NCAA Nationals judging was no worse than usual … but it looks worse than usual when you have more judges and they can’t stay in range.

Despite the CRACK, Spencer is OK with most of the final rankings: team, individual and apparatus.

I was a bit distracted celebrating Peng’s 20 and didn’t pay much attention to Saturday’s Dateline TV show with Maroney and the Karolyis. After all, it’s network TV. Normally pretty bland.

Happily Jessica and Spencer dissect the interview in detail putting statements in context and into the timeline. It doesn’t look good for USA Gymnastics.

If you don’t subscribe, you can listen streamed via their website

 

 

handstand above the clouds

Stefanie Millinger has a lot of confidence in her balance.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

She strong. Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

FloGymnastics broadcasting Pac Rims

PRO members only.

They are posting some free teasers on Twitter.

 

STOMPOutBullying.org

Somehow the word STOMP seems an oxymoron in an anti-bullying campaign.

Perhaps that’s intended to make the URL more memorable. #stompoutbullying

Click PLAY or watch Laurie Hernandez on Twitter.

STOMPOutBullying.org