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Category: Gymnastics
Jon Horton retires
A terrific career.
Two-time Olympic medalist Jonathan Horton said Monday night he is retiring from competitive gymnastics but will remain involved in the sport in support of a proposed men’s national-caliber training center proposed by Cypress-area gym owner Aaron Basham.
Horton, a 31-year-old Houstonian who won two USA Gymnastics all-around titles during a decade-long run as one of the nation’s best male gymnasts, made his announcement after hosting a viewing party for his Monday night appearance on the NBC series “American Ninja Warrior.” …
Larisa Iordache training upgrades
Ellie Black, Scott Morgan preview Montréal Worlds
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If you are coming for Worlds, be sure to consider the Coaching Symposium being held concurrently.
Yurchenko progressions
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judging Gymnastics – scripting Bars
Valeri responds to the Vanessa Atler interview
“I am sorry Vanessa’s experience wasn’t positive during her time at WOGA. When asked to help during a difficult time for her, my intention as a coach was to help Vanessa achieve her dreams, not make her training situation more difficult,” says Liukin.
“My recollection of working with Vanessa is different and includes many positive experiences. Coaching techniques and perspectives have evolved since then, and I have grown as a coach through experience and expanding my knowledge. Today, I firmly believe an athlete’s focus should be on training smart, with increased education in the areas of balanced nutrition, fitness, healthy lifestyle and communication. This is the basis for our approach in women’s gymnastics.”
If you haven’t listened to Vanessa’s interview on GymCastic #254, you should.
Her remembrances of her short time with Valeri at WOGA are nuanced and well balanced. This headline does not accurately sum up her memories.
Diana Varinska – Bars
coach Scott Hann MBE
Max Whitlock’s coach Scott Hann, from the South Essex Gym Club, has been made an MBE.
“Step Hurdle” challenge
It’s a thing.
