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AFTER the Olympics …
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Author: Rick Mc
Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
interview with Stella Umeh
24 years after her own Olympics, the Canadian and UCLA superstar reflects on Rio. Code changes. The decrease in “artistry”.
A very interesting discussion.
The Skating Lesson – “I’m having a hard time watching only NBC coverage”: A Conversation with Stella Umeh
Rio Olympic Gymnastics medals
China has been the dominant nation at the past two Olympic Games, but in Rio the USA, led by Biles, was number one with 12 overall medals. Their haul includes four golds, along with six silvers and two bronzes.
Following up on their stunning success in London in 2012, Great Britain surpassed itself with its best-ever results, ending with six medals, including two historic golds, their first in Artistic Gymnastics.
Until the very last moment the Russians weren’t certain to take part in the Games, but they proudly collected eight medals, though just one title.
With only two bronze medals, China dropped to the 11th on the medal table, behind host Brazil.
I understand that medals are the only thing that matters for funding in China. No doubt they’ll be a shake up in the coaching staff.
Looking at the Men’s competition only, GBR was the top nation.
toes together, heels apart
Though it’s less aesthetically pleasing, I don’t think we should deduct for this kind of position.
Many gymnasts cannot keep heels and toes together due to their anatomy.
https://twitter.com/babychochee/status/762366516306120704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
(via Couch Gymnast)
HPTC Gymnastics Camp, Idaho
Another terrific year at Camp. I’ve attended most since it launched in Couer d’Alene. This was as good as any in the past.
Olympic Gold medalist Daniela Silivas was once again our headliner.
Cliff jumping was a highlight for the older kids. This Camp schedules many activities to challenge your courage.
Younger gymnasts working the low Ropes Course.
details – High Performance Training Camp, Idaho.
Gabby Wilson – tumbling
Gabby Wilson from Michigan Academy of Gymnastics is awesome. 🙂
Click PLAY or watch her on Twitter.
in praise of Wang Yan
She hit every routine in Rio.
Click PLAY or watch her TF Floor on YouTube.
http://papaliukin.tumblr.com/post/149051112234/team-china-massive-congratulations-to-wang-yan
(team-china via papaliukin)
Laurie Hernandez – Beam
From the American cheering section.
Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.
At this point I’d call Laurie the one of the favourites for World Champion 2017.
Olympians should stay off social media
During the Olympic Games.
They should have people filtering communications from the media and general public. I heard of many who were distracted. Including Cata Ponor.
Bea Gheorghisor posted an exhaustive review of the social media issues.
Fact is that Cata’s comeback for Rio was fantastic. It’s clear she was the best choice for Romanian Olympian.
UPDATE – On Gymternet Clan I read that Cata Ponor has deleted her official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Should you see any accounts that are posing as her … they are fake accounts.
related – interview with Larisa Iordache
FIG Olympic Gala today
Recall that London did not present a 2012 Olympic Gala. It’s back. And looks great. Many Worlds and Olympic medalists will be performing.
See the biggest stars from the 2016 Rio Games and World Championships from all Gymnastics disciplines put on a show at the Olympic Gymnastics gala August 17 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Click here to find the programme.
Leave a comment if you know how to watch that online.
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