Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

Brooklyn Moors – Floor

Many were surprised when Victoria Moors’ sister Brooklyn was named to the early provisional Canadian team to Worlds.

She is a beautiful gymnast with many unique and interesting skills.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

That’s one of her new coaches, Denis Vachon. A Power Tumbling expert.

Strategy wise, however, many agree with Balance Beam Situation – Brittany Rogers would seem to be a more logical choice for that spot.

Don’t be surprised if Brittany ends up competing. If she’s hitting her difficult Bar routine, it’s a real contender for Finals. Brittany was a Vault finalist too in 2012.

In fact, I’d say any of the 6 named gymnasts could end up competing: Ellie Black, Isabela Onyshko, Shallon Olsen, Brooklyn Moors, Brittany Rogers and Rose Woo.

Rose is looking great in the AA. She could qualify to the AA Final if she competes. From Montreal, she’d be a home town hero.

Ui Soma, Kaliya Lincoln win HOPES

Hopes 12-13
1. Ui Soma, San Mateo, 51.200
2. Katelyn Rosen, Olympia Hills, 50.750
3. Sophie Butler, Discover, 50.500

Hopes 10-11
1. Kaliya Lincoln, Airborne, 51.000
2. Kailin Chio, Gymcats, 49.700
3. Mia Viola, RGA, 49.400

Hopes Championships Live Blog (full results)

The Simone Biles Story

Lifetime has greenlighted The Simone Biles Story (working title) a biopic about Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles … 

Based on her book, Courage To Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance, the biopic follows Simone Biles through her sacrifices and hard work that lead her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals and cemented her stake as one of the greatest gymnasts of all-time. …

Deadline

Jamie Lewis, Ksenia Klimenko win

1. Ksenia Klimenko (RUS) 54.450
2. Asia D’Amato (ITA) 53.750
3. Varvara Zubova (RUS) 52.850
4. Elisa Iorio (ITA) 52.600
5. Taeja James (GBR) 52.500
6. Celia Serber (FRA) 51.650

Lauren Hopkins – Russians Continue EYOF Dominance in All-Around

1. Jamie Lewis (GBR) 82.200
2. Iurii Busse (RUS) 80.100
3. Nicolau Mir Rossello (ESP) 78.550
4. Andrin Frey (SUI) 78.400
5. Jake Jarman (GBR) 78.200
6. Sergei Naidin (RUS) 77.950

Lewis posted the top scores on 3 events: floor, pommel horse and rings, while being in the top 4 on the other 3 events. He accumulated total of 82.200 to cruise to victory.

“This feels absolutely amazing”, said Jamie. “I’ve put so much hard work into my preparation and I’m so glad it’s paid off. I’ve gone clean in all six pieces and I couldn’t have asked for a better performance across the day. …

UEG

Amanar – Cheng Fei v Simone Biles

Click PLAY or watch a comparison on YouTube.

Before Simone, Cheng Fei was the gymnast to emulate. Clearly Simone Biles further perfected the Amanar, finishing much earlier before landing.

I don’t normally recommend coaches study McKayla Maroney. Her wide arm, hands turned out technique is extreme.