Category: psychology

persistance – Viktor Ahn

Viktor Ahn, the Korean-born Russian short-track speed-skater.

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David BELYAVSKIY did not “choke”

David has been excellent this season. Looked great at Europeans. Looked to be a man on a mission in Montreal.

His fall on Horizontal Bar in the AA final — his last apparatus — was a fluke, in my opinion.

It’s an easy, consistent release move for him. He must have been shocked not to regrasp. He couldn’t believe it happened.

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Listen to the GymCastic interview.

Some will say David choked at the last minute. That’s nonsense.

Hardy Fink spoke on the difficulty of regrasping a Bar that is oscillating wildly. No gymnast is 100% on regrasp even when they are in great position in the air.

I use David as an example for gymnasts who miss a routine for reasons having nothing to do with their mental preparation. It’s NOT all mental at the highest level.

related – Belyavsky Looks to Put Fluke Fall Him in Sunday’s Finals

Elena Eremina is wonderful

So upbeat. A joy to watch.

Heart it on Instagram.

EREMINA: THIS IS THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE

ELENA PROVES HER METTLE FOR A MEDAL

JaNay Honest reflects on her dream of competing for UCLA

This dream began when I attended the UCLA gymnastics camp for the first time. I fell in love with everything about the school …

The next day of training at my club gym, I walked in with my head held high, ready to seize the day. …

As I was getting my grips on, my coach walked over and asked me how camp was. …

The response I received was not what I expected. I expected to hear encouraging words, with reassurance that my coach would help me accomplish my dream. Instead, the words spoken to me were, “JaNay, you will never compete for UCLA.” …

JaNay age-12

The Only Person That Can Stop You Is YOU