For episode 200 of GymCastic Alicia Sacramone is back. 🙂
Always entertaining. Always outspoken. She’s going to be a MOM in about 8 weeks.
Category: Gymnastics
Kyle Shewfelt’s 2008 comeback
Kyle had every reason to retire after 2004, the Olympic Floor Champion.
But he felt driven to train for one more. Beijing would be his 3rd Olympics.
In 2006 FIG changed the Code of Points to reward difficulty over execution, Kyle’s forte. In 2007 Kyle suffered a horror-show injury landing Tamayo with straight legs at Worlds. Yet he still wouldn’t give up.
This week @Olympics posted his comeback story.
Elena Eremina – Nabaeva
Elena is coached by Vera and Alexander Kiryashov. She’s from the same Gym in St Petersburg as Tatiana.
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3yr-old acrobat
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Thanks Kate.
Louis Smith should be reprimanded
Louis has made many mistakes over the years. Seems to enjoy controversy.
Though this one is more juvenile than anything else, I messaged British Gymnastics recommending he be reprimanded. His reaction to the public furor was undisciplined at best. He’s a bad ambassador for the sport. This behaviour is exactly what we want to discourage. 😦
Carly Patterson said she didn’t mind, if that’s a factor.
As a one apparatus contender on one of the best teams in the world, Louis should be doing everything right to stay on the A squad. There are a dozen guys waiting to step into his place.
related – British Gymnast Louis Smith Gets A Perfect 10 In Sexism
Komova stops training
Vika:
‘Dear friends, fans, and gymnastics lovers. Unfortunately back pain isn’t allowing me to train to my full potential and get ready for competitions. I’ve made the very difficult decision to stop training and take care of my health. I want to thank everyone for their support! Without your love and warmth it would’ve been more difficult to go all the way. Thanks everyone and see you soon! Love and kisses.’
Details on Rewriting Russian Gymnastics.
She won’t try for Rio. But doesn’t say she’s retiring.
Mai MURAKAMI – 15.100 Floor
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Lauren Hopkins posted a rundown on the Japanese Olympic team.
(via David F Pendrys)
Canmore Gymnastics Camp
I’m just returned from 3 days in the Canadian Rockies – Canmore, Alberta. One of the top outdoor adventure towns in the world.
It was my first chance to see their gorgeous new Gym.
Canmore had their first ever gymnast – Ivy Tupper – qualify to Nationals this year. The club is booming.
Also new this season is a summer Gymnastics Camp.
August 14-20, 2016
Resident camp for girls. Food, accommodation, training and special events all included.
details – Final – Canmore Gym Summer Camp Brochure
Ashley Sportun, Camp Head Coach
ashley (a) canmoregymnastics.com
Ellie Black for CheeRIOs
Heart this tweet. 🙂
Thanks Cordelia.
when Wolf Turns go bad
I don’t mind Wolf Turns, actually. Since they are overvalued in the Code, however, judges need be severe in evaluation. They’re not often well executed.
Balance Beam Situation provides comic relief. 🙂
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