Barbell Backflip

Watch Shai Ross, a Canadian Professional Football player, complete a backward salto with a barbell.

Ross said he did gymnastic growing up in Winnipeg.

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Shai is the same guy who did the Oreo dunk.

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individuals to NCAA Nationals

Thirty-six teams entered the tournament, only eight are moving on. They are: Oklahoma, Auburn, Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Minnesota, Utah and Alabama

The individual all-rounders advancing to NCAA championships are: Jade Carey, Raena Worley, Norah Flatley and Kennedy Hambrick.

The event qualifiers are:

(Vault) Gayla Griswold, Kiya Johnson, Elexis Edwards and Mia Townes;

(Bars) Jordan Chiles, Cally Nixon, Sarah Shaffer and Mia Takekawa;

(Beam) Adeline Kenlin, Sirena Linton, Skyla Schulte and Abbie Thompson; and

(Floor) Kyla Bryant, Jordan Chiles, Hailey Davis and Jaye Mack.

The 5th Rotation: April 04, 2022

Suni’s letter to herself

Russia appeals to Court of Arbitration

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday that Russian officials have filed appeals against governing bodies in soccer, figure skating and speedskating, gymnastics, rowing, rugby and biathlon. …

The headline legal case in soccer saw FIFA ban Russian teams from its global competitions, which removed the men’s national team from World Cup qualifying last month. …

ESPN

As much as I feel rotten for Russian athletes who do not support Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the bans should be upheld.

When Putin withdraws, those athletes should be quickly allowed to return.

Oleg Vernyayev defending his nation

Stay safe.

Meanwhile, Nikita Nagorny won’t be allowed to compete Bundes League in Germany due to his pro-war support of Putin.

Baku World Cup results

Vault
🥇 Oksana Chusovitina UZB 13.266
🥈 Csenge Bacskay HUN 13.266
🥉 Teja Belak SLO 12.933

Bars
🥇 Lorette Charpy FRA 13.866
🥈 Naomi Visser NED 13.100
🥉 Vera van Pol NED 12.966

Beam
🥇 Sarah Voss GER 13.733
🥈 Lorette Charpy FRA 12.966
🥉 Daniela Batrona UKR 12.900

Floor
🥇 Julia Soares BRA 13.433
🥈 Dorina Böczögö HUN 13.166
🥉 Dildora Aripova UZB 12.866

Floor
🥇 Artem Dolgopyat ISR 14.700
🥈 Milad Karimi KAZ 14.300
🥉 Eamon Montgomery IRL 14.066

Pommels
🥇 Nariman Kurbanov KAZ 14.633
🥈 Matvei Petrov ALB 14.466
🥉 Cyril Tommasone FRA 14.333

Rings
🥇 Salvatore Maresca ITA 14.800
🥈 Ibrahim Colak TUR 14.766
🥉 Nikita Simonov AZE 14.500

Vault
🥇 Nazar Chepurnyi UKR 15.016
🥈 Andrey Medvedev ISR 14.500
🥉 Artem Dolgopyat ISR 14.450

P Bars
🥇 Illia Kovtun UKR 15.333
🥈 Ferhat Arican TUR 14.900
🥉 Joe Fraser GBR 14.700

H Bar
🥇 Joe Fraser GBR 14.000
🥈 Mitchell Morgans AUS 13.966
🥉 Illia Kovtun UKR 13.866

Click PLAY or watch highlights on YouTube.

Kara Eaker 10.0 Beam

Just in time for the playoffs.

Eaker missed almost the entire regular season with an ankle injury, but is back now, with a perfect 10 on beam in only her fourth competitive routine …

The last year in Eaker’s life has been filled with setbacks and disappointments, amid some of the greatest achievements of her gymnastics career. …

Kara Eaker has returned to form at the perfect time for Utah

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (low resolution)

Kip progressions

I’d say the most frustrating skill to learn in women’s Gymnastics is Kip on Bars.

Here’s an excellent and comprehensive overview of progressions and conditioning for both Glide and Kip.

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U.S. team to Jesolo

April 9th

Seniors
eMjae Frazier, Erial, N.J./Parkettes National Gymnastics Center
Shilese Jones, Auburn, Wash./Ascend Gymnastics Center
Konnor McClain, Cross Lanes, W.Va./WOGA Gymnastics
Zoe Miller, Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre
Elle Mueller, Ham Lake, Minn./Twin City Twisters
Ashlee Sullivan, Richardson, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics

Juniors
Madray Johnson, Dallas, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics
Myli Lew, Belmont, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics
Zoey Molomo, Frisco, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics
Ella Murphy, Frisco, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics
Tiana Sumanasekera, Pleasanton, Calif./West Valley Gymnastics School
Gabby Van Frayen, Lewis Center, Ohio/Gym X-Treme