Category: Gymnastics

Wei Xiaoyuan – Bars

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U.S. Men’s Olympic Trials recap

Lauren – Malone, Moldauer, Mikulak, and Wiskus Make U.S. Olympic Team; Yoder in +1 Spot

Nancy Armour – Opinion: Tokyo-bound Shane Wiskus shows Minnesota what a mistake it made in cutting men’s gymnastics

Will Graves – Rising star Malone headlines men’s Olympic gymnastics team

“What a stud,” U.S. men’s high-performance director Brett McClure said. “I mean, he competed with ice in his veins. He just looked unshakable.”

Yul – Floor

YES Men’s Floor is fugly under this Code.

But Yul is an exception.

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Vanessa Ferrari to Tokyo

Vanessa Ferrari (14.266) won the showdown on Floor against her teammate Lara Mori (13.633).

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Jordan – Floor

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Petrounias to Tokyo

The reigning Olympic champion will have a chance to defend, qualifying with a massive 15.500 score at the Doha World Cup.

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Arthur Zanetti was second, not qualifying.

Simone, Suni, Jordan, MyKayla

  1. Simone Biles 60.565
  2. Sunisa Lee 57.666
  3. Jordan Chiles 57.132
  4. MyKayla Skinner 56.598
  5. Grace McCallum 56.498
  6. Kayla DiCello 56.298
  7. Kara Eaker 55.565
  8. Shilese Jones 54.999

Wow.

Watching U.S. Olympic trials MIGHT be more thrilling than the Olympics.

So many fantastic athletes.

And SO MANY SMILES. It fills me with hope that the culture of elite Gymnastics is improving.

Simone and any 3 of these competitors would likely win TEAM GOLD at Tokyo.

As predicted by most, it’s still looking like Simone, Suni and Jordan — with a 4th official team member who best complements the first three.

Simone Biles leads U.S. gymnastics trials with Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles in position to qualify

MyKayla was the biggest surprise for me. Her best AA competition ever. You know … the married, 24-year-old Floor / Vault specialist? 😇

On the other hand, USA already has Simone and Jade as likely Vault / Floor finalists. An argument to bring medal contenders on Bars and Beam instead.

They’ll win team easily regardless of who gets the 4th spot.

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Suni – Bars

Wow.

Makes her hard routine look pretty easy.

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Zapata II?

In general, MAG MTC has been more lenient on layout positions than WAG.

I’m guessing Ray will have this skill named in the Code.

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Yul hits Pommels

One of the critical routines in the US Men’s Olympic team trials.

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