Sam Mikulak calls for Olympic postponement

The USOTC in Colorado Springs just closed.

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Nancy Armour: Postpone Tokyo Olympics

No one wants to see the Olympics and Paralympics postponed. But it’s the right thing to do, the responsible thing to do.

At this point, the only thing to do.

“Even if they said, ‘We’re going to postpone this two years,’ then I know. Then I can say ‘OK, I don’t have to stress the next three weeks trying to work out.’ I can self-quarantine and be safe and do everything they’re asking,” gymnast Colin Van Wicklen told USA TODAY Sports. …

… challenges that make it impossible to go forward with the Games as scheduled. Here’s a look at three of the biggest:

  • Training

  • Qualification

  • Anti-doping

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Opinion: Postpone Tokyo Olympics for the good of the athletes and the public

Emma Nedov: POSTPONE

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UCLA 2020 Senior Video

Anna Glenn, Grace Glenn, Felicia Hano, Madison Kocian, Gracie Kramer, Kyla Ross, Mercedez Sanchez, Nicki Shapiro, and Macy Toronjo.

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Nick Ruddock’s advice for self-isolating coaches

If one of your gymnasts were injured, you wouldn’t advise them to do nothing while unable to train. There are many things athletes can do while out of the Gym.

Coaching is the same.

Nick’s 32 minute Facebook LIVE can be listened to like a podcast. No need to watch the video.

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Bart Conner swinging Giants

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IOC President Thomas Bach talks to athletes

Bach still feels it’s too early to cancel or postpone Tokyo.

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