the Andreas Tobas story

The hero in Rio.

“That was amazing,” teammate Fabian Hambüchen said. “It’s an honour to have someone like him on the team.”

German gymnast Andreas Toba’s extraordinary act of sacrifice

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Daria Spiridonova, Natalia Kapitonova both 14.70 Bars

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Daria’s routine was clearly superior.

via @GymCastic

Stanford highlights v Utah

There have been too few of these this season.

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I’m thinking Ebee could make a return to Elite following her College career. Should she choose to do so.

Southern Utah University record 197.025

Scotty Bauman had waited 26 years for this night. …

For the third time this season, Southern Utah broke its school record and shattered a glass ceiling while doing it. The Flippin’ Birds posted a 197.025, breaking the 197-mark for the first time in school history. …

Spectrum

Nicolau Mir – P Bar dismount

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Brandon Briones wins Elite Team Cup

brandon-brionesBrandon Briones, who doesn’t graduate High School until 2019, had another great result today. Recall he finished 10th AA at Winter Cup 2017.

Senior Men’s AA
1. Brandon Briones, Gilbert, Ariz., 82.900
2. Shane Wiskus, Spring Park, Minn., 80.950
3. Trevor Howard, State College, Pa., 79.650
4. Vitaliy Guimaraes, Arvada, Colo., 79.250
5. Max Andryushchenko, Arlington Heights, Ill., 78.700
6. Griffin Kehler, Frisco, Texas, 78.000

1. Region 3
2. Region 5
3. Region 1

Read the USAG write-up on the event (full results).