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She did it. At Regionals.
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https://twitter.com/goBhardorgohome/status/982770600434216960
Sam Peszek is the only other gymnast to compete this skill in NCAA.
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I’m one of those who doesn’t see any way around USAG going bankrupt.
If even one court starts awarding money to athletes abused by the National Team Doctor / criminal, they’ll have to pay out to victims as much as possible. And shut down.
If they survive, I like this goal.
Rhonda Faehn:
… USA Gymnastics hopes within a month to have a temporary home for four training camps this year and six to eight annually in 2019 and 2020 while it looks for a permanent location that can service all of USA Gymnastics, including the men’s team and the rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling programs as well. …
… “The goal is to find the best fit and the best opportunity for all the disciplines, and that is going to be the top priority – what is the best setup, an airport with a lot of direct flights …
Houston selection camp a breath of fresh air for U.S. women’s gymnasts
Ideally they’ll find a title sponsor to build that facility. Or some billionaire.
Colorado Springs works well for the Men. Any alternative would have to be as good. Something like the AIS.
Gymnastics was one of the 8 founding sports of the Australian Institute of Sport 1981.
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To get any good at this you must be very skilled at falling and landing safely.
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Read the FIG write-up.
Insiders have known about the great Floor / Vault guy from Australia for some time. But after winning Vault Gold at Commonwealth Games at home, he’s a national sports hero.
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Chalk It Up Buttercup is the YouTube channel of 8-year-old Buttercup.
In this excellent video Buttercup and her coaches talk about keeping gymnasts safe, especially on appropriate and inappropriate touching.
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This is the video I’ll be showing to kids. It’s relatable and balanced. #BurnItAllDown types seem to want to ban all spotting. That’s dangerous, of course.
(via Aimee B)
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After the death of super skilled aerialist Yann Arnaud I find myself getting more worried for performers.
Steve Harvey just about has a heart attack on stage.
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For USA high school seniors.
The … Scholarship was founded by Plum Practicewear and Grander Inc. to inspire the next generation of student-athlete gymnasts and offer an academic scholarship for a 2018 graduating high school senior that has not been awarded a full athletic scholarship.
One winner will receive a one-time scholarship totaling $2,500. Please click HERE to learn more and download the application. Deadline: 5:00pm EST, May 1, 2018.
The scholarship will be announced on June 15, 2018.
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