Merci Paris !

Wow.  Paris did a fantastic job hosting Olympics and Paralympics 2024. 

To celebrate, let’s watch Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak celebrate the magic that happens when the world comes together at the Olympic Games!

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Theresa Kulikowski-Gillespie interview

The superstar for Utah and 1996 Magnificent 7 team alternate has now written two books.

The first being Beyond the Battlefield, true stories from all branches of the military.

Her latest book of war stories is a memoir ➙ Beyond the Chalk Box.

Amazon.

Click through for an interview with the author …

why Gymnastics is not in the Paralympics

@cchauvenet

Replying to @djchurchill Will gymnastics be in the #LA2028 #paralympics ? Let @USA Gymnastics know you want to see a disability gymnastics program in the United States. #gymnastics

♬ original sound – Christina Chauvenet

Rhys for G-star

G-star is a Dutch designer clothing company that specializes in making raw denim—an unwashed, untreated denim.

Models for the brand include Liv Tyler, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen, former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, and our new Olympic Champion.

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Kim Bui to IOC Athletes’ Commission

I can’t think of any more experienced and brilliant gymnast.

Kim Bui is a triple Olympian. And brilliant scientist.

Svetlana Khorkina – Bars

In 2024, the name Svetlana Khorkina is synonymous with pro-Putin politics, egomania, and extremely outspoken comments on social media.

BUT — in her day — she was a revolutionary and dominant Bars competitor. At 5′ 5″ not wearing grips!

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R.I.P. Yurchenko Double Pike

WHO will be next to ever compete this very difficult and risky Vault?

I recall asking the master of Yurchenko — Kyle Shewfelt — why he didn’t pursue YDP.

It was doable, he said, but too risky as being slightly wrong on preflight could easily land you on your head.

Raegan Rutty OLY to Miss Universe

 Cayman Island’s first ever Olympic gymnast is now their Miss Universe contestant.

Raegan Rutty competed Tokyo.

Prizes include a $70,000 3-year scholarship.

Miss Universe will be hosted in Mexico City November, 2024.