Author: Rick Mc

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

MAG H Bar grips – cut out middle finger

Nile Wilson and Guinness Flyaway world record holder Ash Watson cut out the leather from their middle finger for Horizontal Bar.

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Kristen Hayden U.S. Diving Champ

Quinn Henninger and Kristen Hayden won Mixed Synchronized 3-Meter.

…  historic moment in USA Diving history with Hayden becoming the first-ever Black female to win a Senior National title and the first Black U.S. Diver to earn a bid to the FINA World Championships.

Hayden joins Mike Wright, who became the first Black National Champion in 2012 on the 1-Meter, in the history books. …

Team USA

Quad saltos in sequence

Robert Vilarasau.

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Li Li Leung apologizes

Now that many of the lawyers are no longer getting paid, the USAG President and CEO can make a more sincere apology to victims of the criminal doctor.

“The Plan of Reorganization that we jointly filed reflects our own accountability to the past and our commitment to the future. …

USAG will formally exit bankruptcy in the coming weeks, after necessary administrative work and the entry of an order by the Court closing the case. In connection with the confirmation of the plan, the USOPC has resolved its Section 8 complaint against USA Gymnastics, which will continue USOPC’s recognition of USA Gymnastics as the national governing body of the sport. …

Inside Gymnastics

Paris Olympics will be COOL

The river Seine will be used for Opening Ceremonies.

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Tricia Woo – Beam & Circus

On a recent GymCastic podcast, we were reminded that Tricia was one of the best and most unique Beam competitors all time.

I was lucky enough to watch her train at Nebraska one time. Even BETTER in practice than in competition. Magic.

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Unsurprisingly, she went on to Circus. And is currently performing in KÀ in Vegas.

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Tom Forster’s reasons for leaving

He posted on Facebook.

Wants to work more directly with developing coaches, resume his Bars training camps, and get back to fly fishing.

Cirque needs a new Red Bird

Yvonne Tousek and the team at Cirque du Soleil need cast a new performer in the pivotal role in Mystère Las Vegas.

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Courtney McCool loves coaching

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