Sergeant Colin Raineri, of the Army Reserves 160th Signal Brigade, surprises his younger sister Chelsea after serving a year in Kuwait.
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Category: NCAA
Emma McLean wins Vault / Floor
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Sydney McGlone – Vault
I would have headed for the ice bath. Sydney got back up and competed. #respect
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Many gyms don’t pad the pillar of the vault horse. Here’s a good example of why it’s important.
Sam Ogden – Bars
Denver’s Sam Ogden ranked in the top 10 on Bars this week.
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(via Gymternet)
Men’s Winter Cup preliminaries
In case you missed it yesterday …
The top 42 gymnasts, according to the all-around placements and Men’s Program Committee’s points ranking system, will advance to the final competition (Saturday), along with the top three gymnasts on each apparatus. The all-around and individual event champions will be determined via a combined two-day score. …
Modi Leads After First Day Of Competition At Winter Cup Challenge
Stick it Media – Modi, Moldauer and Bower Lead Charge to Winter Cup Finals
Related – CAL’S BRETT MCCLURE TO JOIN USA GYMNASTICS
Personally I like Brett McClure for the new men’s national team high performance director at the end of the 2017 NCAA season. Some are wondering if coaches with a bigger resume were considered — Mark Williams, for example.
My guess is that Mark is very happy in Oklahoma.
USA Gymnastics timeline – Dr. Nassar
The accusations are damning and ongoing. For example, Mother of MSU Gymnast Speaks out on Larry Nassar & Confrontation with Coach (VIDEO)
Here’s USGA’s response from Feb 16, 2-17 – Statement from USA Gymnastics Board Chairman Paul Parilla and CEO Steve Penny
Czech gymnast David Jessen
Czech born, the classy Olympian is currently training at Stanford.
John Crumlish:
Jessen, who placed 47th all-around in Rio, shared his thoughts on Rio and his plans for the future in this IG Online interview. …
IG: After Rio you posted a Facebook message implying that you weren’t satisfied with your results. Looking back, what went right and not-so-right?
DJ: Looking back at the Games, my performance was not as bad as it might have seemed at first. Disappointment is the first thing that hits when something doesn’t go as well as you hoped, especially when an opportunity such as the Olympic Games comes only once every four years. I think I may have set my ambitions a little too high instead of letting the competition take its course and enjoying it. …
IG: What big meets are on your agenda for Czech Republic this year?
DJ: Sadly, this year’s NCAA Championships fall on the same weekend as the European Championships, so I will not be able to go (to Europeans) this time. However, I do plan on competing at Czech Nationals in June if school permits. I also look forward to hopefully competing in this year’s University Games in Taipei and World Championships in Montreal.
Click PLAY or watch his H Bar from the Olympic Test Meet on YouTube. One of the nicer routines to watch as he does no Rybalkos.
MyKayla surprised at her NCCA success
One of the best stories of the year in Collegiate gymnastics.
“Before I came [to Utah], I was nervous and scared on how I was going to do,” Skinner, 20, told Excelle Sports. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to be ready for the season or how things were going to go.” …
“I worried about MyKayla’s arrival and the group dynamics of my team,” Utah head gymnastics coach Marsden told Excelle Sports. … In collegiate gymnastics, it is all about the team. She’s had to transition into that and we didn’t know for sure how that was going to go …
How MyKayla Skinner ‘surprised’ everyone, including herself, with transition to Utah gymnastics
Texas Woman’s University 195.625
Division II school. 🙂
… season-high score of 195.625, nearly a point improved from their previous high against Iowa State on Jan. 20.
via Sarah Keegan – NCAA D2 and D3 Week Six Recap
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