Category: Olympics

Kristian Thomas on Zika

Olympic bronze medallist gymnast Kristian Thomas told BBC Sport: “We were over there in February for a training camp and we followed all the advice from the doctors, the BOA (British Olympic Association) and British Gymnastics and we were all fine.

“I think we’ve just got to make sure we’re on top of this and following the guidelines, make sure we’re protecting ourselves and each other …”

Rio Olympics 2016: Djokovic says cancellation unthinkable

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I was in Rio for 17 days in April and saw only 3 mosquitos. There will be fewer during the Olympics.

The risk of Zika infection is far lower than the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident on the way to the Olympic venue.

Japanese Olympic sportswear

See Ryohei Kato on Tumblr.

http://a1tumbling.tumblr.com/post/144997709831/team-japans-official-sportswear-for-the-rio

Russia, GBR, Switzerland

1 RUS 271.378
2 GBR 268.427
3 SUI 263.278

full results

Congratulations Russia. The team strategy of high start scores worked this time.

Russia

David Belyavskiy crushed it
David Belyavskiy crushed it

Rianna Mizzen wins Aussie Nationals

1 Rianna Mizzen Queensland 55.125
2 Georgia-Rose Brown Victoria 55.075
3 Emily Little Western Australia 53.875
full results

Australia has yet to name their individual Olympian. Lauren Mitchell and Larrissa Miller are in the mix, as well.

Peggy Liddick is looking for the gymnast capable of winning Australia’s first Olympic medal.

Rianna Mizzen

NCAA men’s platform champ cannot try for Olympics

Colin Zeng

Although his scores are high enough to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials, Zeng isn’t eligible to participate in that event June 18-26 in Indianapolis because he’s not a U.S. citizen.

“He’d have a shot at making our (Olympic) team,” OSU diving coach Justin Sochor said. “He’s good enough to beat everybody else in the United States. He can’t just walk out there and win that easily, but he’s capable of it.”

Men’s diving | Ohio State star from China seeks U.S. citizenship, Olympic berth

Thema sues for US$1.7 million

Here’s the latest in this absurd saga. 😦

Thema sues for $11.3 million! TTGF officials served pre-action protocol letters

Marta Karolyi’s last Camp

The five-day camp began Sunday, May 15, under the direction of national team coordinator Martha Karolyi. …

“It was a very successful camp, and everyone looks to be on the right track heading into the Olympic selection process,” said Karolyi. “I am very pleased with the high level of physical fitness and routine preparation demonstrated by our athletes.”

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