Author: Rick Mc

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

Morinari WATANABE is running for IOC President

As many had predicted, our FIG President is running for IOC President.

Seven candidates will compete in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 143rd IOC Session held from 18 to 21 March 2025 in Greece.

The candidates (in alphabetical order):

HRH Prince Feisal AL HUSSEIN

Lord Sebastian COE

Mrs Kirsty COVENTRY

Mr Johan ELIASCH

Mr David LAPPARTIENT

Mr Juan Antonio SAMARANCH

Mr Morinari WATANABE

NIL – Basketball and Gymnastics

It’s still early days for Name, Image, and Likeness money in NCAA sport.

So far — Basketball and Gymnastics athletes are paid most in female sports.

For more, check out Axios.com, my favourite American news site.

Name, Image, Likeness documentary

Watch The Money Game on Amazon Prime.

In the first of 6 episodes, Livvy Dunne tells this would be her final season. The goal to win NCAA Nationals.

LSU did win in 2024. But Livvy decided to sign on for a 5th year.

“Winning is addictive.”

Amidst the harsh glare of one of the most fiercely debated stories in all of sports, LSU student athletes Olivia Dunne, Jayden Daniels, Angel Reese, Flau’jae Johnson, Alia Armstrong and Trace Young navigate the uncharted waters of Name, Image and Likeness (“NIL”).

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

I don’t like Concussion Ball (Football) — so might not continue watching the series.

NEW Ellie Black interview

With John Crumlish.

IGO: Reflecting on your performances in Paris, what gave you the most satisfaction, and why?  

EB: It was a real accomplishment competing at my fourth Olympic Games and having three top-six results. It is very difficult to compete at the highest level for this long in gymnastics …

The team result was one of the most satisfying performances for me …

Honors grow, spotlight glows for four-time Canadian Olympian Ellie Black

Peng-Peng’s dance music video

Peng-Peng Lee’s first song is getting good buzz.

Here’s the DANCE PERFORMANCE VIDEO — also produced by former Elite gymnast Vanessa Zamarripa.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Benson Boone – VMA flip

Benson Boone is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Washington State. 

In High School he competed on the diving team. His Dad taught him how to tumble. 

Nice move at the Video Music Awards.

And Gainer dismount.