Both were chosen to represent the USA following their performances at the recent NCAA National Collegiate Men’s Championships. This summer’s Games mark the event’s 30th edition, which has 18 sports. …
Participation in men’s gymnastics at the World University Games is a joint effort between the College Gymnastics Association, USA Gymnastics and the NCAA member institutions.
The World University Games is a multisport event held every two years.
Participants must be born between January 1, 1994, and December 31, 2001; have taken at least one three-credit course towards a degree or diploma within the last year before the games; and the athlete must be “progressing towards a degree.”
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Kakeru defends his All Japan Men’s AA title
1. Kakeru Tanigawa 170.265
2. Kazuma Kaya 169.328
3. Kazuyuki Takeda 169.197
4. Shogo Nonomura 168.763
5. Wataru Tanigawa 168.430
Kenzo Shirai placed 30th with 161.463.
Kohei didn’t qualify to the AA final. He didn’t finish some routines in prelims.
Kakeru Tanigawa, Wataru Tanigawa and Kazuma Kaya have been named as Japan’s Universiade team.
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.
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.” …
whatever happened to MSU’s John Engler?
Recall the disgraced President of Michigan State University?
Forced to resign after bungling the Larry Nassar sexual assaults scandal?
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos just named him to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.
Rather than be surprised, recall that DeVos weakened rules intended to protect victims of sexual misconduct on college campuses. Both Engler and DeVos would discourage victims from coming forward. 😟
related – One bit of good news from MSU – With Engler GONE, the University is doing plenty on campus in support of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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
Alex Hyland – Beam series
Baylor wins 5th consecutive NCATA title
National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association
Top seed Baylor used a strong performance in the tumbling and team events to earn its fifth-straight national championship with a 278.400-271.725 victory over second-seeded Oregon on Saturday evening in the NCATA Tournament finals.
The Bears also wrapped up their fourth undefeated season in program history by ending the year with a 12-0 record. Oregon wraps up the year with a 7-3 mark, with all three of its losses coming to Baylor this season. …
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:
- Thursday – Women’s prelims
- Friday – Men’s prelims
- Saturday – Women’s Four-on-the-Floor
- Sunday – Men’s finals
Click through Twitter to listen.
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