Category: Gymnastics

Ellie Black’s Bars – triple sole circle!

I’ve coached girls who’ve competed 5 backward sole circles. 😀 … So there.

But never spotted so carefully as Dave Kikuchi.

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Ellie Black’s MAG Floor routine

Double man wipe!

First time ever I can recall seeing anyone compete two. 😀

Also, watch the nice recovery from the Double Leg Circle miss.

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Aliya wins Birmingham World Cup

GOLD – Aliya Mustafina, RUS, 53.564
SILVER – Riley McCusker, USA, 53.065
BRONZE – Thais Fidelis, BRA, 51.832

Read Blythe’s LIVE blog.

Nikita wins Birmingham World Cup

GOLD – Nikita Nagornyy, RUS, 85.065
SILVER – Sun Wei, CHN, 84.73
BRONZE – Kazuma Kaya, JPN, 83.731

Read Blythe’s LIVE blog.

Russia wins.

https://twitter.com/russiangymstan/status/1108819159717212160

UCLA killed it

Utah had a season high. #respect … But UCLA pulled out their 4th highest team score all-time 198.400.

https://twitter.com/UtahGymnastics/status/1109661099190714369

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LSU SEC Champs. Again.

Great competition.

LSU 197.900
Florida 197.750
Alabama 197.350
Georgia 197.000

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Sarah. Sarah. Sarah. 🙂

Sarah Finnegan won the AA 39.8. FX with a 10.0 as well as Bars. AND she tied for the Beam title.

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Ellie Black – Stick It tribute

I didn’t see Superstars of Gymnastics. But I have seen the classic film Stick It many, many times. 😀

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https://twitter.com/russiangymstan/status/1109482336113098753

… Actually, my favourite part is coach Dave Kikuchi’s reaction. He’s reading Simone’s book … just confiscated.

Judge Max Whitlock has to assist since Dave is … busy.

Doha Finals day 2 medals

Beam
1. Li Qi 🇨🇳 14.333
2. Nina Derwael 🇧🇪 13.633
3. Marine Boyer 🇫🇷 13.333

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Floor
1. Jade Carey 🇺🇸 14.466
2. Lara Mori 🇮🇹 13.433
3. Vanessa Ferrari 🇮🇹 13.300