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top scores 2018

Includes FIG-sanctioned and continental meets. Multi-sport games (like Commonwealth Games and the Central American & Caribbean Games), and several top-rated invitationals (like the City of Jesolo Trophy).

1 Simone Biles United States World Championships QF 60.965
2 Grace McCallum United States Pan American Championships TF 57.000
3 Morgan Hurd United States American Cup 56.599
4 Mai Murakami Japan Tokyo World Cup 56.532
5 Mélanie De Jesus Dos Santos France European Championships TF 56.266
6 Chen Yile China Asian Games QF 55.950
7 Emma Malabuyo United States City of Jesolo Trophy AA 55.868
8 Nina Derwael Belgium World Championships AA 55.699
9 Angelina Melnikova Russia World Championships AA 55.698
10 Ragan Smith United States City of Jesolo Trophy AA 55.166

Single Vault
1 Simone Biles United States World Championships QF 15.966
2 Giulia Steingruber Switzerland Koper Challenge Cup EF 15.100
3 Rebeca Andrade Brazil Cottbus World Cup EF 14.866

Two-Vault Average
1 Simone Biles United States World Championships QF 15.666
2 Rebeca Andrade Brazil Cottbus World Cup QF 14.766
3 Boglarka Devai Hungary European Championships QF 14.616

Bars
1 Nina Derwael Belgium Doha World Cup EF 15.300
2 Fan Yilin China Cottbus World Cup QF 15.233
3 Simone Biles United States World Championships TF 14.866

Beam
1 Chen Yile China Asian Games QF 14.800
Simone Biles United States World Championships QF 14.800
3 Flavia Saraiva Brazil Pan American Championships TF 14.667

Floor
1 Simone Biles United States World Championships QF 15.333
2 Jade Carey United States Pan American Championships TF 14.600
3 Mai Murakami Japan Tokyo World Cup 14.566

full results

top Men’s AA scores of 2018

Sam MIKULAK USA 87.700 Pacific Rims
Artur DALALOYAN RUS 87.598 Worlds AA
XIAO Ruoteng CHN 87.598 Worlds AA
Nikita NAGORNYY RUS 87.098 Worlds Q
LIN Chaopan CHN 86.750 Asian Games Q
Nile WILSON GBR 86.100 Commonwealths Q
Kenzo SHIRAI JPN 86.064 Tokyo
Yul MOLDAUER USA 85.964 American Cup
Shogo NONOMURA JPN 85.950 Asian Games Q
SUN Wei CHN 85.898 Worlds AA

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André Simard to the Order of Canada

A former Men’s National Coach has been honoured by his nation.

André ​Simard of Saint-Agathe-des-Monts, Que., who has worked with Cirque du Soleil since 1987, is being appointed a member “for his expertise in choreographing spectacular acrobatic and aerial acts for the circus arts, both in Canada and on the world stage.”

Simard was also a three-time Canadian men’s all around gymnastic champion who represented Canada at the Munich Olympics before moving into a training role for young gymnasts.

“All my life, I have given the best of myself unconditionally to my athletes, student artists and employers. I am very proud of that,” he said in a statement.

“I would especially like to thank Jean Paul Marcil and Richard Montpetit, who guided me throughout my career as a gymnast, and all those who have accompanied me along the many paths my life has taken. ”

CBC

Thanks Jim.

MAG with most World titles

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AA – Kohei Uchimura

Floor – Marian Dragulescu

Pommels – Krisztian Berki
– Xiao Qin
– Marius Urzicá
– Pae Gil-su
– Miroslav Cerar
– Zoltan Magyar

Rings Yuri Chechi

Vault – Marian Dragulescu

P Bars – Vladimir Artemov
– Li Jing

H Bar – Epke Zonderland

Bridget Sloan interview

She talks about choosing Florida … over Utah and Georgia. Bridget Sloan won 3 Championships with the Gators. Everyone expected her to go to Georgia.

She speaks about her coach Marvin Sharp for the first time.

When she first heard about his suicide in 2015 — while a College Gymnastics superstar — she was confused and angry. Bridget broke her phone in frustration.

Her Mom thought she should come home to Indiana. Bridget refused.

Her parents felt betrayed too.

In fact, she felt guilty that she’d had such a good career with Marvin Sharp. Good memories over the 20 years. Bridget was not a victim of her coach. She looked up to Marvin as a second father.

At the time Bridget decided to stay quiet. She did speak to Sam Peszek about it at the time. Sam had also trained with Marvin Sharp after the Olympics.

Listen on the I Have Cool Friends podcast.

Simone’s Undefeated ESPN cover story

At this point in time Simone thinks she’ll retire after the Tokyo Olympics.

Read the interview in Undefeated:

Most dominant athlete of 2018: Simone Biles

This was the year that the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way

Gymnast Simone Biles
CREDIT: Danielle Levitt for ESPN
Hair by Janay Lewis
Makeup by Devin Harvey
Wardrobe Styling by Jennifer Bigham
Prop Styling by Leigh Gill
Madame T scarf by Pleats Please by Issey Miyake Asymmetrical star stud earrings by Sheryl Lowe
Faux Fur Jacket by Topshop

Simone is ESPN’s Most Dominant Athlete 2018

And water is wet. 🙂

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Read the top 20 list. (Kipchoge, Jutanugarn, Ledecky, LeBron and other also rans.)

Georgia-Mae’s homage to Beth Tweddle

Georgia-Mae Fenton!

Beth’s iconic combo but with her own skill …

Daniel

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