Click through to read Ele’s detailed report on the Seniors from all nations.
Click PLAY or watch Aly Raisman’s Finals Floor GOLD on Facebook. Big tumbling.
Category: floor (women)
Jesolo Junior competition
Ele of elisaminimeneghini was in Jesolo. Read her take on the Junior competition – The Olympic Year is Here
Click PLAY or watch Emma Malabuyo’s Finals FX on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/y5mcbFRZ–c?t=27s
Click PLAY or watch Trinity Thomas’ Finals FX on YouTube.
American Team for Rio?
FloGymnastics:
As the 2016 Olympics approach, we will be ranking the top U.S. elite gymnasts who are eligible for Rio. Rankings are based on prior performances, consistency in competitions, international experience, upgrade potential, and current competitions. …
1. Simone Biles
2. Gabby Douglas
3. Aly Raisman
4. Maggie Nichols
5. Madison Kocian
6. Ragan Smith
7. Laurie Hernandez
8. MyKayla Skinner
Click through for the full list.
Click PLAY or watch Ragan’s energetic FX on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXXW3Na_dUs
It’s still too early to bet the mortgage. But these two new Seniors are definitely in the mix. Either or both could be on the final team.
MyKayla Skinner is amazing
Click PLAY or watch her vault on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9kmqBWJ9RQ
Click PLAY or watch her tumble on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m995IBLQF54
Click PLAY or watch a montage of old training clips on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQNVlfBEC4I&feature=youtu.be&a
Leah Griesser – Floor
Though many bemoan the “sad demise of artistic gymnastics” in an era where difficulty is the bigger goal, I see a resurgence of great choreography.
The Dutch at Worlds 2015, for example.
Here’s another example. Superb artistry and choreography from Germany’s Leah Griesser.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Leah Griesser, Pauline Schäfer, Sophie Scheder, Elisabeth Seitz and Pauline Tratz have been chosen to compete at the Rio Test Event.
(via The Beam Queen)
Claudia Fragapane – Floor
British Teams Competition
The Academy 208.600
City of Liverpool 206.450
South Durham 203.000
Park Wrekin 200.400
Sapphire 198.550
City of Birmingham 197.000
Vault
TINKLER Amy 14.900 1
CHEETHAM Ellee 14.100 2
KATKEVICA Samanta 14.050 3
TUNNEY Rebecca 14.050 3
Bars
TUNNEY Rebecca 14.400 1
JUPP Gabrielle 14.150 2
HARROLD Ruby 14.150 2
*Becky Downie 15.10
Beam
TINKLER Amy 14.100 1
MATTIS Tyesha 14.000 2
ACHAMPONG Ondine 13.350 3
*Becky Downie 14.650
Click PLAY or watch Becky’s Beam on YouTube.
Floor
TINKLER Amy 14.250 1
TURNER Phoebe 13.900 2
PARKER Megan 13.350 3
Click PLAY or watch Amy’s Floor on YouTube.
British Gymnewstics – Results and Scores British Teams and Trialists
That’s a very comprehensive report. 🙂
Sadly, Tyesha MATTIS was injured competing Floor. 😦
Helen Hu’s unique skills
She’s very well spoken for her age. 🙂
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Floor routine at Nastia Cup. (VIDEO)
(via GymCastic)
Axelle Klinckaert – Floor
Well. This is actual … choreography. Very courageous.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Can’t say I love it. But NCAA audiences would go wild.
(via papaliukin)
Aly Raisman Talks Code of Points & Injuries
I hope FIG WTC listens to their Olympic Champion. She’s right.
Rules should be set with respect to the health and safety of competitors.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
The FIG Medical Commission should have more input to WTC. 😦
(via Inside Gymnastics)
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