Olivia Greaves – full twisting double layout

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Temple 3rd 2019 USAG Collegiate Nationals

Congratulation to Temple for the BIG jump this season. They went from 4 competitors at Nationals last season to 9 this year.

1. Arizona State
2. University of Washington
3. Temple

Though now a non-scholarship school, they are looking for new recruits.

Jesse Kitzen-Abelson was awarded collegiate coach of the year.

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related – 2019 USAG Collegiate Championships recap

World of Dance – Briar Nolet

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The daughter of triple Olympian Canadian gymnast Alan Nolet.

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics

history – Sarah Finnegan’s first routine at LSU

Of many Senior favourites now finished their College careers, I’m going to miss Sarah Finnegan most of all.

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Grace McCallum training Bars

Yowser.

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(Via Daniel)

remembering Shelby Hilton

“This is a very sad time for everyone involved with our program and our deepest sympathies are with Shelby’s family and friends,” said UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison.

“Shelby had to give up many things during her fight with cancer, but more important is what she kept.  She kept her courage, her smile, and her determination to live her life.

“She was one of the happiest and most persistent young women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am so proud of what she was able to accomplish and more impressed with the way she went about it. She was a joy to be around and all those that knew her are better for it.” …

Cheer Dads surprise daughters with their own routine

A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week.

The fathers called themselves “the weathermen” and had three secretive practices with trainers from Perfect Storm Athletics to learn the routine.

They performed the three-minute routine in front of their kids on April 14 at a showcase in Calgary called 4Cast that featured all of the Perfect Storm clubs in Alberta. …

Global News

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whatever happened to MSU’s John Engler?

Recall the disgraced President of Michigan State University?

Forced to resign after bungling the Larry Nassar sexual assaults scandal?

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos just named him to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.

Rather than be surprised, recall that DeVos weakened rules intended to protect victims of sexual misconduct on college campuses. Both Engler and DeVos would discourage victims from coming forward. 😟

related – One bit of good news from MSU – With Engler GONE, the University is doing plenty on campus in support of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Avengers: Endgame stunt women Heidi and Renae

Five of the seven Moneymaker siblings were gymnasts.

Including Heidi (UCLA) and Renae (San Jose State).

THE MARVELOUS MONEYMAKERS