Weaving interviews with coaches and student-athletes with behind-the-scenes practice footage and a look at life outside the gym, the five-episode series will give an unparalleled look into the historic program and those committed to continuing the winning legacy of Michigan Women’s Gymnastics.
… debuts on December 5th with new episodes every Tuesday.
After dragging their feet for as long as possible, the IOC made it official.
Still, it’s unlikely any in Gymnastics sports will be able to qualify. Valentina Rodionenko said the coaches of the National Team had decided they didn’t want to try for Paris under these restrictions.
“The executive board of the IOC has decided that individual neutral athletes (AINs) who have qualified through the existing qualification systems of the International Federations on the field of play will be declared eligible to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in accordance with the conditions outlined,” the Olympic body said on Friday. …
… six “strict eligibility conditions” for AINs at Paris 2024 reflecting the same conditions under which they have qualified.
It said among the 4,600 athletes who have so far qualified for the Games, only 11 were AINs – eight with a Russian passport, three with a Belarusian passport.
The conditions for their participation are as follows:
Qualified athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport will be entered as, and compete as AINs.
Teams of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport will not be considered.
Athletes and support personnel who actively support the war will not be eligible to be entered or to compete.
Athletes and support personnel contracted to the Russian or Belarusian military or national security agencies will not be eligible to be entered or to compete.
Any AIN, like all other participating athletes, must meet all anti-doping requirements.
The sanctions against the Russian and Belarusian states and governments remain in place, including: No flag, anthem, colours or any other identifications of Russia or Belarus will be displayed in any official venue or function at Paris 2024, and no Russian or Belarusian government or state officials will be invited or accredited.
A former Canadian elite gymnast and pole vaulter, Carly has been with the program since 2018.
“We will continue building upon the foundation of excellence, and developing not only world-class gymnasts but women who will leave this program believing in themselves and ready to impact the world around them. This team is full of courage, tenacity and strength, and I am truly excited to have this opportunity to work alongside them and celebrate their brilliant talent with the No. 1 fans in the country.”
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