tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
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The reigning Olympic champion will have a chance to defend, qualifying with a massive 15.500 score at the Doha World Cup.
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Arthur Zanetti was second, not qualifying.
Wow.
Watching U.S. Olympic trials MIGHT be more thrilling than the Olympics.
So many fantastic athletes.
And SO MANY SMILES. It fills me with hope that the culture of elite Gymnastics is improving.
Simone and any 3 of these competitors would likely win TEAM GOLD at Tokyo.
As predicted by most, it’s still looking like Simone, Suni and Jordan — with a 4th official team member who best complements the first three.
Simone Biles leads U.S. gymnastics trials with Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles in position to qualify
MyKayla was the biggest surprise for me. Her best AA competition ever. You know … the married, 24-year-old Floor / Vault specialist? 😇
On the other hand, USA already has Simone and Jade as likely Vault / Floor finalists. An argument to bring medal contenders on Bars and Beam instead.
They’ll win team easily regardless of who gets the 4th spot.
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In general, MAG MTC has been more lenient on layout positions than WAG.
I’m guessing Ray will have this skill named in the Code.
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International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe is to face a challenge from Farid Gayibov for leadership of the organisation at its Congress in Antalya.
Gayibov, an Azeri who has led European Gymnastics since 2018, is Watanabe’s sole challenger for the Presidency. …
Two existing vice-presidents have put themselves forward for re-election – five-time Olympic champion Nellie Kim of Belarus, formerly the Soviet Union as an athlete, and Russia’s Vassily Titov.
China’s Luo Chaoyi will not seek re-election.
Greek Eleni Michopoulou, Qatar’s Ali Al-Hitmi, Margaret Ahlquist of Sweden, Syria’s Youssef Altabbaa and Suat Celen from Turkey are all standing to become a vice-president. …
The list of candidates can be seen in full here.
Inside the Games
Barring disaster on day 2, you have to predict this Olympic team:
Brody Malone 85.250
Sam Mikulak 83.200
Yul Moldauer 83.650
Shane Wiskus 84.300
The bigger fight is for the +1 position.
Alec Yoder – 15.050 Pommels
Stephen Nedoroscik – 13.650 Pommels (fall)
Alex Diab – 14.500 Rings
Gage Dyer – 14.575 average Vault
Donnell Whittenburg – 14.525 average Vault
Related – Men’s U.S. Team Takes Shape After Day One Of Olympic Trials
One of the critical routines in the US Men’s Olympic team trials.
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This is good.
End of 2017 Jordan could have been another talented Elite dropping back to Level 10.
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