tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Media is making something of a harmless photo 20yr-old gymnast Thema Williams posted on Instagram some time ago.
T&T gymnast, Thema Williams, fights ‘character assassination’ after circulated photo
I look forward to cheering Thema at the Olympic Test Meet.
Click PLAY or watch a November 2015 interview on YouTube.
related – LIKE the Thema Williams on the road to Rio 2016 Facebook page
Close to 1,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from across the country will challenge for titles …
The championships will be hosted by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta and will take place from May 31 to June 4 at the U of A’s Butterdome. This is the first time the Canadian Championships have been held in Edmonton since 1989. …
City of Edmonton to host 2016 Canadian Artistic and Trampoline Gymnastics Championships
I’ll be there, of course. Alberta is my home Province.
As one of the Olympic Trials, it’s going to be exciting. 🙂
LIKE the 2016 Canadian Gymnastics Championships on Facebook.
official website – 2016gymnasticschampionships.ca
Thanks Karl.
A lot of bests have been seen over the last 11 days here in snowy Norway.
The young Organising Committee has been superb, the volunteers numerous, efficient and helpful, the transport service straightforward, the Wi-Fi flawless. And the sport, while lacking the drama and intensity of an Olympics proper, has been exciting and good to watch, blending the innovative monobob and cross-country cross with older and more established disciplines.
To a far greater extent than at Sochi 2014, and more so than we are likely to see in Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022, there was fresh and natural snow at every venue, evoking a true winter sporting vibe. Crowds have been good for the most part, with a total attendance of 214,000, while thousands have flocked to the daily concerts and cultural events in Sjogg Park, one of the real successes of these Games. …
So where does this leave the future of the Youth Olympics now four editions have been and gone?
I was a doubter when IOC launched the YOG. But – much to my surprise – I’ve been impressed. I hope they are continued.
Some disagree. Click through to that article if you want to read about the controversy.
Click PLAY or watch a wrap-up video on YouTube.
2012 Olympic team champion Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, who in the last three years has won five World medals, has announced her retirement from elite gymnastics and the U.S. Women’s National Team.
The youngest member of the Fierce Five that won the team title at the 2012 Olympic Games, Ross continued to compete after the Games and garnered five World, five Pac Rim and six U.S. national medals from 2013-15. …
USAG via email
With World and Olympic golds, Ross ready to follow her heart to UCLA
Read an elite career recap. Thanks Cordelia.
Ron Noe:
… After recovering from an achilles injury, Sam Mikulak’s first competition since the U.S. Championships can be deemed a big success. …
Perhaps the most encouraging highlight from Winter Cup was the performance of NCAA stars Akash Modi (2nd), Sean Melton (3rd) and Yul Moldauer (5th). They earned spots on the new Senior National Team …
Completing the top 5 was veteran John Orozco. In just his second competition since his achilles injury last June, Orozco also showed signs of his past brilliance. …
… Eddie Penev, despite dislocating his finger in his first rotation (PB) on Day 2, bounced back to win event titles on FX (30.35) and VT (30.70). …
Click PLAY or watch Eddie Penev’s Vault on Facebook.
related – U.S. Men’s Senior National Team Selected
via Gymternet Clan
April 3, 2016.
Belgium will host direct competitors trying to qualify a full team to Rio at the Olympic Test Event. This one is important.
details on Belgian Gymnastics
SENIOR
1 Nagi Kajita Japan 55.650
2 Shallon Olsen Canada 54.400
3 Koko Dobashi Japan 53.650
full results
Shallon won Floor and Vault. Madison Kocian won Bars and Beam.
Inside Gymnastics magazine is pleased to announce the launch of its new weekly video series, Inside Look: Journey to the Games! Featuring hopefuls for the 2016 Olympic Games …
In Episode 1, 2015 World Champion Madison Kocian talks about her training in gymnastics, the impact of her gym’s focus on fundamentals and her outlook in the sport. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Year after year Canucks do well at that competition. 🙂
Gemini Gymnastics of Oshawa, Ontario, swept the major titles at the 2016 Nadia Comaneci International Invitational, held in Oklahoma City on Feb. 13.
Coached by Yelena Davydova (center in photo), the 1980 Olympic champion, Gemini senior Meixi Semple (right) and her junior teammate Jade Chrobok (left) each won their respective all-around titles, and the pair defeated defending champion Romania-Deva, 113.000-110.450. Dynamo (Ontario), coached by Elvira Saadi, finished third with 106.800 …
Meixi Semple went 57.100, a score that would put her in strong contention for the Canadian Olympic Team.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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