Category: Olympics

on CONSISTENCY in Gymnastics

Breanna Whitman:

ConsistencyA word that encapsulates a string of weighty qualifications, it refers to strong performances no matter the circumstances, to mental toughness in the wake of joy and adversity, and to rock solid scores despite growing media and fan attention; focused routines in a sea of cameras and noise.

By this point, any fan even half following the coverage of the 2016 US Olympic Trials in San Jose, CA can probably tell you what the selection committee is looking for in its soon-to-be-announced 2016 Women’s Olympic Team: CONSISTENCY! …

GNN

Marta could select Simone and any combination of contenders at Olympic trials and still (probably) win the team competition in Rio. The main worry is team USA making mistakes when it counts in Rio.

More important than scoring potential is consistency. I recall being shocked Marta put Aly Raisman on the team at 2010 Worlds. She had many weaknesses. But Aly has always been consistent. I’m sure the selectors are looking at consistency in competition. Consistency in training. I’m betting Aly is #1 even over Simone.

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, U.S. gymnasts Aly Raisman, right, and Simone Biles stretch before a training session at the Karolyi Ranch in New Waverly, Texas. Stardom, the kind that truly changes a life, awaits Biles. The two-time defending world all-around champion will go for a three-peat at the 2015 championships in Glasgow, Scotland starting this weekend. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
FILE – In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, U.S. gymnasts Aly Raisman, right, and Simone Biles stretch before a training session at the Karolyi Ranch in New Waverly, Texas. Stardom, the kind that truly changes a life, awaits Biles. The two-time defending world all-around champion will go for a three-peat at the 2015 championships in Glasgow, Scotland starting this weekend. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

USA Olympic Trials

The most important meet of the quadrennial in many ways. U.S. trials are a tougher competition than the Olympics themselves.

Pressure is on Gabby to hit Bars and Beam. There are a number of very strong alternate picks who could step into her spot on the named team.

Click PLAY or watch the Inside Gymnastics preview on YouTube.

Lauren likes Simone, Aly, Laurie, Madison and MyKayla for the named team. But expects Gabby to get the call over MyKayla.

Magnificent Seven in San Jose

Heart this photo on Twitter.

Italian Olympic Team

Vanessa Ferrari, Erika Fasana, Carlotta Ferlito
Martina Rizzelli, Elisa Meneghini

alternate Lara Mori

related – Bea Gheorghisor – Italy Rio Olympics Team Selected

(via ginnasticando.it)

Dutch Olympic Teams

MAG : Epke Zonderland, Bart Deurloo, Yuri van Gelder, Jeffrey Wammes, Frank Rijken.

WAG : Lieke Wevers, Sanne Wevers, Eythora Thorsdottir, Céline van Gerner, Vera van Pol.

Bea Gheorghisor – Dutch Olympic Team Announced

German Olympic Team

This team could surprise in Rio. 🙂

Elisabeth Seitz
Sophie Scheder
Kim Bui
Tabea Alt
Pauline Schäfer

Pauline Tratz

I’m sad Leah Griesser was not included.

Germany
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related:

• Germans Show Major Potential at Nationals

• Bea Gheorghisor – Germany Selects Rio Team

in defence of NBC Gymnastics

Insiders love to make fun of NBC coverage.

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Fact is network coverage is not geared for us. It’s for the millions of regular folks who tune in for Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles. Their formula works.

TV Ratings Friday: NBC lands on top with the Olympic Trials

If you don’t like NBC, don’t watch it.

(via Greg Marsden)