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Kyle had every reason to retire after 2004, the Olympic Floor Champion.
But he felt driven to train for one more. Beijing would be his 3rd Olympics.
In 2006 FIG changed the Code of Points to reward difficulty over execution, Kyle’s forte. In 2007 Kyle suffered a horror-show injury landing Tamayo with straight legs at Worlds. Yet he still wouldn’t give up.
This week @Olympics posted his comeback story.
Louis has made many mistakes over the years. Seems to enjoy controversy.
Though this one is more juvenile than anything else, I messaged British Gymnastics recommending he be reprimanded. His reaction to the public furor was undisciplined at best. He’s a bad ambassador for the sport. This behaviour is exactly what we want to discourage. 😦
Carly Patterson said she didn’t mind, if that’s a factor.
As a one apparatus contender on one of the best teams in the world, Louis should be doing everything right to stay on the A squad. There are a dozen guys waiting to step into his place.
related – British Gymnast Louis Smith Gets A Perfect 10 In Sexism
Vika:
‘Dear friends, fans, and gymnastics lovers. Unfortunately back pain isn’t allowing me to train to my full potential and get ready for competitions. I’ve made the very difficult decision to stop training and take care of my health. I want to thank everyone for their support! Without your love and warmth it would’ve been more difficult to go all the way. Thanks everyone and see you soon! Love and kisses.’
Details on Rewriting Russian Gymnastics.
She won’t try for Rio. But doesn’t say she’s retiring.
Heart this tweet. 🙂
Thanks Cordelia.
This video footage is old. It’s not finished, but they are much further along than in this edit.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Dave Brubaker:
“The pool of athletes to choose from for our Olympic team is deeper than it has ever been, and I’m confident that we will be sending an exceptionally strong team to Rio.”
Black and Onyshko headline Gymnastics Selection Camp for Rio
Onyshko, Brandon, MB – Brandon Eagles Gymnastics
Ellie Black, Halifax, NS – Halifax Alta Gymnastics Club
Shallon Olsen, Surrey, BC – Omega Sports Centre
Brittany Rogers, Calgary, AB – Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Megan Roberts, Toronto, ON – East York Gymnastics
Madison Copiak, Calgary, AB – Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Sabrina Gill, Oakville, ON – Manjak’s Gymnastics Club
Rose-Kaying Woo, Brossard, QC – Gym-Richelieu
Victoria-Kayen Woo, Brossard, QC – Gym-Richelieu
Maegan Chant, Waterdown, ON – World Class Gymnastics
Kirsten Peterman, Cambridge, ON – Revolution Gymnastics
Queen Elizabeth posted an excellent preview:
… Andrei Rodionenko says that the Russian government has not set the team a medal winning target, but that they hope to match their medal tally from London four years ago – eight in total across MAG and WAG. Considering the waning fortunes of the women’s team, the men will probably be expected to provide a greater proportion of gymnastics medals than they did in London – but, of course, the competition is much deeper than WAG, so this may present problems.
…RRG – ‘Nothing is impossible’ – Nikita Nagorny and the Russian men
Shallon has a good shot at Rio. She has very high difficulty on Floor and Vault. Moreover, I can’t recall her ever missing a tumbling pass or vault in competition. Consistency might be even more important than final potential score when selecting the traveling team.
Click PLAY or watch Shallon’s Floor on YouTube.
Canada will announce all their MAG and WAG Olympic teams on the same day. Following the WAG Olympic Camp in Quebec.
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