catching up with Brittany Rogers

Triple Twist Gym Blog:

How would you compare and contrast both of your Olympic experiences? 

… In Rio, I felt that I took on more of a leadership role, and became more aware of how to be apart of a team after my four years at Georgia, which I then applied to the Olympics.

Because Ellie and I were veterans of the team, we were able to help guide the younger girls as to what to expect, and what we learned from out first games. …

Where are you training now that you’ve graduated? 

I’m back in Canada training at Calgary Gymnastics Centre with my coach, Janna Ball …

A large part of my motivation to continue doing gymnastics was because Worlds was being held in Canada, and I wanted the opportunity to compete in front of a home crowd at an international competition. It will be my first time competing internationally in Canada so it would be a very special moment for me should I make the team. …

What are your future plans as far as your career goes? 

I studied Journalism in school, so my dream job is to be a Sports Reporter/Analyst. …

What has been the proudest moment of your gymnastics career so far?

2016 was overall a very proud year for me. …

I definitely surprised myself a lot during the 2016 year in both college and elite …

I’m proud of where I have been, proud of where I am, and extremely excited for where I am going!

Catching up with Brittany Rogers

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics

Jon Horton retires

A terrific career.

Two-time Olympic medalist Jonathan Horton said Monday night he is retiring from competitive gymnastics but will remain involved in the sport in support of a proposed men’s national-caliber training center proposed by Cypress-area gym owner Aaron Basham.

Horton, a 31-year-old Houstonian who won two USA Gymnastics all-around titles during a decade-long run as one of the nation’s best male gymnasts, made his announcement after hosting a viewing party for his Monday night appearance on the NBC series “American Ninja Warrior.” …

NBC

coach Scott Hann MBE

Max Whitlock’s coach Scott Hann, from the South Essex Gym Club, has been made an MBE.

additional sports for Tokyo Olympics

Confirmed.

SKATEBOARDING (4 EVENTS)
Park (Men/Women)
Street (Men/Women)

SPORTS CLIMBING (2 EVENTS)
Bouldering, Lead & Speed Combined (Men/Women)

Shannon Miller inspires

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

55,000 fans say goodbye to Fabian Hambüchen

Including Angela Merkel.

Eberhard Gienger entered the arena as a parachute jumper.

The 29-year-old won 40 international medals including Gold on H Bar in Rio.

Oksana to IG Magazine Hall of Fame

“It seems like this award is for people who retired,” Chusovitina said through a translator, her coach and three-time Olympic champion Svetlana Boginskaya. …

NBC

Click PLAY or watch Bart’s recap of her career on YouTube.

inspirational Blaine Wilson

Blaine Wilson was one tough competitor. Five time National Champion.

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And yes, Blaine Wilson did compete Athens.