10 Olympic medals in Helsinki (1952) and Melbourne (1956). The eldest Gold medal winner.
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Emma McLean wins Vault / Floor
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Sydney McGlone – Vault
I would have headed for the ice bath. Sydney got back up and competed. #respect
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Many gyms don’t pad the pillar of the vault horse. Here’s a good example of why it’s important.
Sam Ogden – Bars
Denver’s Sam Ogden ranked in the top 10 on Bars this week.
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(via Gymternet)
Yul Moldauer – Floor
If you hate Men’s FX cuz it’s ugly, check Yul. Some nice stuff.
14.850 (5.8, 9.050)
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Men’s Winter Cup preliminaries
In case you missed it yesterday …
The top 42 gymnasts, according to the all-around placements and Men’s Program Committee’s points ranking system, will advance to the final competition (Saturday), along with the top three gymnasts on each apparatus. The all-around and individual event champions will be determined via a combined two-day score. …
Modi Leads After First Day Of Competition At Winter Cup Challenge
Stick it Media – Modi, Moldauer and Bower Lead Charge to Winter Cup Finals
Related – CAL’S BRETT MCCLURE TO JOIN USA GYMNASTICS
Personally I like Brett McClure for the new men’s national team high performance director at the end of the 2017 NCAA season. Some are wondering if coaches with a bigger resume were considered — Mark Williams, for example.
My guess is that Mark is very happy in Oklahoma.
Donnell Whittenburg – H Bar
Eddie Penev – Floor
14.900 (6.3, 8.600)
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I’d love to see Eddie compete for USA in Worlds 2017. He’d have a shot at both FX and Vault finals.
Akash Modi – P Bars
USA Gymnastics timeline – Dr. Nassar
The accusations are damning and ongoing. For example, Mother of MSU Gymnast Speaks out on Larry Nassar & Confrontation with Coach (VIDEO)
Here’s USGA’s response from Feb 16, 2-17 – Statement from USA Gymnastics Board Chairman Paul Parilla and CEO Steve Penny
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