Sylvie Wentzell – Vault

Lauren Hopkins:

One of my favorite older gymnasts is Sylvie Wentzell of Germany. She’s 41, the exact same age as Oksana, coaches at the Dortmund club in Germany, and keeps competing for her club because…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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Ohio captains: Jake Martin, Sean Melton, Andrew Rickly

In previous years, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Martin did not want to be captain. He didn’t need an additional differentiation. As a tall, black man, Martin is already unique on the Ohio State team [the team’s average height is 5-7; 5-10 is tall for a gymnast], and since his sophomore year, he’s been out as gay on the team.

Martin is believed to be the only publicly out college gymnast currently competing …

Martin was part of Ohio State head coach Rustam Sharipov’s first recruiting class, and Martin credits Sharipov with embracing diversity.

“The atmosphere of the gym has changed dramatically …

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Jake Martin and Sean Melton
Jake Martin and Sean Melton

Utah 196.625 v 195.525 Michigan

14,675 fans in Utah were happy last night.

MyKayla Skinner shines in Red Rock debut as Utah defeats Michigan

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Peng Peng, Madison Kocian – Bars

Biggest crowd for a first meet in UCLA’s history — 6,513 fans .

No. 4 UCLA Wins Season Opener vs. Arkansas

Kocian wins all-around, three events in collegiate debut.

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Nina Derwael – Seitz

This girl can do anything on Bars.

 

Updated – Nina does it here to mixed grip. Overgrip would be more difficult.

(via Lauren)

Riley McCusker – Wolf Turn

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Crazy Gym Mom (CGM)

Somehow I missed the August 2016 launch of this site. 🙂

I’m subscribed now.

Check a sample post – Heal A Sprained Ankle Fast! – HEM Ankle Rahab

Her daughter used a lace-up ankle brace successfully.

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Frank Baines – Gaylord piked

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Missouri 196.225

No. 19 @MizzouGym Erupts for a 196.225 in Season Opening Win