Author: Rick Mc

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

Ashton Locklear – 9.450 E-score Bars

Some are complaining that score is too high. Close to perfect is 9.1 E-score, according to the good ladies of FIG.

But I’m alright with this evaluation. This routine is extremely clean.

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Eddie Penev – 9.8 E-score Vault

Awesome. But I wouldn’t go as high as 9.8.

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I wouldn’t go 9.7 for Paul Ruggeri.

Compare with Sam’s much more realistic 9.35 E-score.

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Sam Peszek interview

The Skating Lesson:

Sam Peszek is a gymnastics success story. The 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, 17-time All-American and 3-time NCAA Champion graduated from UCLA with honors in 2015 and embarked on a commentary career. Peszek’s outgoing personality is coupled with a driven, Type-A personality. The Olympian has quickly excelled at commentary and has even started an Instagram account, TheGympire, with former teammate Alicia Sacramone, aimed at promoting physical fitness and specific exercise challenges.

We caught up with Sam Peszek about her career, her workout tips and her predictions for the upcoming Olympic Trials.

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Rosie MacLennan should be Olympic flag bearer

Who should carry Canada’s flag at the opening ceremonies of the Rio Olympics?

Heart this photo on Instagram.

Thanks Brett.

sand flipping’

Don’t try this at home. … Never mind, you don’t have giant sand dunes at home.

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(via Greg Roe)

Brittany Rogers “proudly still functioning”

How’s that simultaneous NCAA & Elite thing working out? 🙂

She’s very much in the running for Canada’s Olympic team.

Elena DAVYDOVA nominated to FIG WTC

Elena DAVYDOVA was the 1980 Olympic all-around champion. She’s an expert judge. An active coach.

Kristina Vaculik was part of the Canadian record setting 5th place team rank at the London Olympics.

Her up-and-coming elites include Jade Chrobok and Ana Padurariu.

I can’t think of anyone I’d like more to be part of that committee. 🙂

Nellie Kim ran unopposed for Chair last cycle. This time Donatella SACCHI from Italy is nominated, as well.

See the whole list of nominees. Via Gymternet Clan.

Sam Mikulak 91.650 to 4peat

91.650 on day 2. 🙂 Here are the combined totals:

1. Mikulak 181.500
2. Brooks 179.850
3. Dalton 179.000
4. Modi 178.750

5t. Melton, Whittenburg, Moldauer 177.550

Scores are high in the USA for some guys, some apparatus. Selectors will need to redo the math with more realistic international numbers. Perhaps the WAY over-scored NCAA judging is part of the cause.

18 men will advance from the P&G Championships to the men’s Olympic Trials on June 23rd and 25th. Both competitions are considered Olympic selection events …

of the 18 athletes who will advance to the men’s Olympic Trials were named immediately following the competition. The remaining five will be named later on Sunday night:

Sam Mikulak
Jake Dalton
Donnell Whittenburg
Chris Brooks
Paul Ruggeri III
Akash Modi
Alex Naddour
Yul Modauer
Marvin Kimble
CJ Maestas
Sean Melton
John Orozco
Eddie Penev

Sam Mikulak wins fourth consecutive all-around title at P&G Championships

UPDATE – These 5 were added:

Danell Leyva
Donothan Bailey
Kanji Oyama
Steven Legendre
Brandon Wynn

Mikulak Surges to Win 4th Straight U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Title