Author: Rick Mc

Watch a preview of the episode premiering May 15th, 2013.

Nick Blanton:

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Nick’s been sharing his videos (over 50) on Facebook, as well.

Miller ++ is a double back flip in the straight position with 5 full twists.

… it has never been competed in a FIG (Federation of International Gymnastics) sanctioned event.

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Looks like Jason is keen to hold on to his DD record. Still 18.8 in competition, I believe.

(9.75)

http://www.gymnastike.org/embed/OTI3NzA5MjQ4?related=1&autoplay=false

Watch more video of JO Nationals 2013 on gymnastike.org

BBS gives a run down on JO Level 10 day 1 results – Senior A and B.

Listed with future NCAA team.

Chris was inspired to create a graphic celebrating Sam Mikulak on GymCastic episode 32.

Whatever that means. 🙂

I’m not sure many people care.

This event is more about seeing some of the most popular gymnasts ever do really cool stuff.

Love it.

Check this fantastic edit. Called “Perfect Balance”.

It’s promotion for Canadian Jr Team member Sydney Townsend, coach Aaron Brokenshire and Revolution Gymnastics.

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Sydney will soon be packing for the Canadian Championships in Ottawa May 17-25th.

As you know, that’s going to be hugely competitive. There have never before been so many strong elite gymnasts in the Great White North.

Chinese Championships.

… despite a fall on balance beam (full twisting back tuck). …

Yao Jinnan 56.701
Shang Chunsong 55.635
Zeng Siqi 55.335
Tan Sixin 54.001
Huang Qiushuang 53.535
Liu Tingting 53.534

more on Blossom

It’s early in the quadrennial, but that Team score looks low. Even with harsh judging.

They have depth. 124 girls competed.

related – Arabian Punch Front – 2013 Chinese National Championships video and commentary

Funny word in Gymnastics – “Professional”.

… more than 100 gymnasts from around the world prepares for the Pro Gymnastics Challenge on Friday and Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa. …

The PGC will feature mixed teams of female and male gymnasts who will compete skill-for-skill in a “No Barriers Challenge” on Friday and “USA vs. the World” on Saturday. The event, which is taking place at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena, will be televised on ESPN2 on May 20, 21 and 22.

read an interview with competitor Kylee Botterman Kolarik

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