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A single source βΒ Saransk and Mordovan Times βΒ reports that famed Soviet Head Coach Leonid Arkayev has been fired from the gymnastics center in Saransk that was named after him.
Rewriting Russian Gymnastics posted a translation by Liubov Baladzhaeva:
Amongst many other things Arkayev is accused of sexual harassment.
related – papaliukin’s take on the accusations
Funny seeing one of the best gymnasts in the world compete a simple front tuck. π
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One of my favorite older gymnasts is Sylvie Wentzell of Germany. Sheβs 41, the exact same age as Oksana, coaches at the Dortmund club in Germany, and keeps competing for her club becauseβ¦why not? She can, and so she does. She has no desire to be at the national level or anything, but she does all of the Bundesliga meets with her team because she has fun competing alongside the kids she trains. …
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In previous years, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Martin did not want to be captain. He didnβt need an additional differentiation. As a tall, black man, Martin is already unique on the Ohio State team [the teamβs average height is 5-7; 5-10 is tall for a gymnast], and since his sophomore year, heβs been out as gay on the team.
Martin is believed to be the only publicly out college gymnast currently competing β¦
Martin was part of Ohio State head coach Rustam Sharipovβs first recruiting class, and Martin credits Sharipov with embracing diversity.
βThe atmosphere of the gym has changed dramatically …
14,675 fans in Utah were happy last night.
MyKayla Skinner shines in Red Rock debut as Utah defeats Michigan
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Biggest crowd for a first meet in UCLA’s history β 6,513 fans .
No. 4 UCLA Wins Season Opener vs. Arkansas
Kocian wins all-around, three events in collegiate debut.
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This girl can do anything on Bars.
Updated – Nina does it here to mixed grip. Overgrip would be more difficult.
(via Lauren)
