Category: Gymnastics

Temple 3rd 2019 USAG Collegiate Nationals

Congratulation to Temple for the BIG jump this season. They went from 4 competitors at Nationals last season to 9 this year.

1. Arizona State
2. University of Washington
3. Temple

Though now a non-scholarship school, they are looking for new recruits.

Jesse Kitzen-Abelson was awarded collegiate coach of the year.

Click PLAY or watch an interview with Jesse on Facebook.

related – 2019 USAG Collegiate Championships recap

history – Sarah Finnegan’s first routine at LSU

Of many Senior favourites now finished their College careers, I’m going to miss Sarah Finnegan most of all.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Grace McCallum training Bars

Yowser.

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

(Via Daniel)

remembering Shelby Hilton

“This is a very sad time for everyone involved with our program and our deepest sympathies are with Shelby’s family and friends,” said UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison.

“Shelby had to give up many things during her fight with cancer, but more important is what she kept.  She kept her courage, her smile, and her determination to live her life.

“She was one of the happiest and most persistent young women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am so proud of what she was able to accomplish and more impressed with the way she went about it. She was a joy to be around and all those that knew her are better for it.” …

Avengers: Endgame stunt women Heidi and Renae

Five of the seven Moneymaker siblings were gymnasts.

Including Heidi (UCLA) and Renae (San Jose State).

THE MARVELOUS MONEYMAKERS

FIG MTC clarifications and updates

Compression Bandages
• Gymnasts must refrain from wearing compression sleeves during competition
• Deduction 0.3

Rings
Recognition of Swallow versus Support scale (Planche)

• In order to provide clarity; if the shoulder is completely above the top of the Rings the element will be recognized as a support scale.

Horizontal Bar
• Regarding the performance expectations for the exit from the Czech giant swing; A simple stoop exit from dorsal hang is permitted without an angular deviation deduction, but also does not receive any value.

Details

Li Li Leung interview

In my opinion, too many are too quick to criticize.

Give the woman a chance.

Let’s judge the actions of USAG, not every word of every interview.

Can Li Li Leung Save USA Gymnastics?

After years of turmoil in the sport, the new president and CEO wants to overhaul the culture.

Her salary is $450,000 / year and as much as $90,000 in annual bonuses. Almost as much as D-D.

John Roethlisberger interview

Immediately following Nationals, Sam interviewed one of her ESPN co-hosts (triple Olympian) John Roethlisberger on the meet and the future of NCAA Gymnastics.

One NCAA Championships dream discussed:

  1. Thursday – Women’s prelims
  2. Friday – Men’s prelims
  3. Saturday – Women’s Four-on-the-Floor
  4. Sunday – Men’s finals

Click through Twitter to listen.