Category: Gymnastics

George Eyser – amputee Olympic gymnast

George Eyser was a German-American gymnast who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics, earning six medals in one day, including three gold and two silver medals.

Eyser competed with a wooden prosthesis for a left leg, having lost his real leg after being run over by a train. Despite his disability, he won gold in the vault, an event which then included a jump over a long horse without aid of a springboard. …

The Paralympic Games began 1948. Most physically challenged athletes now compete there.

Prior to 2008, Eyser was the only person with an artificial leg to have competed at the Olympic Games. In 2008, Natalie du Toit, a South African swimmer who lost her left leg in a traffic accident, participated in the 10 km marathon at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and finished 16th …

Read more βž™ George Eyser: Medals, mystery and the Games’ first amputee

Thanks Jim Holt for remembering Eyser, one of the most amazing Olympic stories of all time.

Sage Kellerman – Vault

I’m OK with 10.0 for this one.

Magyar & Sivado on Pommels

As a judge, one of my least favourite combinations is Magyar, Sivado in combination with legs together.

It’s RARE to see a gymnast who does not “skew” β€”Β be misaligned with the horse. Some judges are very lenient on this deduction. 

Ideally, hand placement should be parallel every step. Gymnast check where there hands were placed after an approach by checking chalk marks.

Better strategy for the gymnast is to use these skills in Flair. It’s easier to keep square.

Sadly, almost every FIG routine includes Magyar and Sivado. 

I’m hoping a change to only 8 counting skills from 10 would motivate many to take out the Magyar and Sivado. 

Neutral Deductions has a deep dive on these skills. SUBSCRIBE to support Men’s Gymnastics.

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amazing Playground Gymnastics

No grips. 

Conditioning at the end of a long swing routine.

Savina Gabriella, from Brazil, calls this a “Street Workout“.

They have competitions called Street Workout Ultimate Battles.

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Chae Campbell – Vault

Skye Blakely training Cheng

I like the “set“. 

And correct alignment on the horse.

She could train with Rebeca and be very respectable.

Weiler to front salto regrasp?

Carl Meader

Washington Men’s Gymnastics alum

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Masters Gymnastics World Cup (age-30+)

Great idea. I might have to make a comeback.β€‚πŸ˜€

Wear whatever you want as long as it’s comfortable, safe, and decent!

Date: June 2, 2024
● Location: Dupont Gymnasium, Cambridge, MA 02139
● Cost: $79 (+ $50 NAIGC Membership for US residents)
● More Information: 2024 Masters Gymnastics World Cup

This year’s event is expected to draw teams from at least the United States, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, as well as individual gymnasts from around the world. The competition will be conducted under the newly established NAIGC Masters Rules, designed to provide a competitive yet inclusive environment for older gymnasts.