… Wiskus and his father, Mike, will load a truck and trailer for a trip they werenβt ready to make. Wiskus is moving to Colorado Springs, where the U.S. Olympic Training Center will become his new gymnastics home.
The senior … will join an elite training group of nine men preparing for the Olympic trials in June.
He will finish his degree in business and marketing education via distance learning, and with the Gophers preparing to hold some meets virtually, he can still compete for them remotely from Colorado.
Should the NCAA championships be held as scheduled April 16-17 at Maturi Pavilion, Wiskus could finish his Gophers career with one final performance at the Pav.
A member of the U.S. national team, Wiskus expected to eventually relocate to Colorado Springs for post-college training. He just wishes it didnβt have to happen so soon. …
A number of NCAA Gymnastics teams have already announced their schools won’t be competing winter sports due to COVID-19. Alaska, for one.
As cases are skyrocketing in the USA β I’m assuming we’ll end up with virtual competitions in 2021. I can’t see teams traveling much, unless they’ve had an effective vaccination. Fingers crossed.
In the meantime, last Wednesday began the start of announcements of gymnasts joining for the 2022 competitive season.
Other sports affected include basketball, wrestling, indoor track & field, swimming and fencing.
… decisions were made unanimously by the Ivy League Council of Presidents.
“While these decisions come with great disappointment and frustration, our commitment to the safety and lasting health of our student-athletes and wider communities must remain our highest priority.” …
The menβs gymnastics team has been reinstated at W&M at least through 2021-22 β the university will reset its process to determine long-term sustainability for the athletic department.
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We are THRILLED that both of our teams have been reinstated, but we still need YOU. The support from our community has never been more important, and will be crucial to the long term success for both of our programs.