tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
I wouldn’t want to be Kenzo’s knees.
via Gymternet Clan
Elisa Chirino fell badly on Bars March 25, 2014. Elisa, now 19, is a paraplegic.
A reminder for all of us to do everything possible to prevent dangerous falls.
37 DEGREES posted a lengthy documentary on her life in German. (VIDEO)
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 …”
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.
Have you seen Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian forensic pathologist who fights against efforts by the National Football League to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) brain degeneration suffered by professional football players?
Click PLAY or watch a trailer on YouTube.
Anyone who boxes or plays football should know the risks by now. I’m more concerned for coaches and athletes in sports who assume they are at low risk of micro-trauma injury to the brain. Trampoline? Artistic Gymnasts?
related – League of Denial
Excellent physical preparation for Beam.
Single leg pistol squat. Definitely not for everyone … exercise caution …
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One of the Australian Men’s judges reports that a friend had sunglasses pulled off his head in Rio. The cyclist – realizing they were prescription – tossed them back on his return.
Crime in Rio during the Olympics is a real concern.
On the bright side, there are very few mosquitos near the venue … at least in April.
I suppose I’d better link to this as it’s gone viral. Gym Magic Gymnastics coach at Ontario Championships.
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Most coaches can recall similar rolling spots over the years. 🙂
Security is good. Hundreds of military in and around the Olympic arena look very capable.
But there are many problems.
… International sports federations expressed concern Tuesday over problems with venues for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including power failures at the gymnastics arena this week. …
FIG official Ron Froehlich cited power outages, putting at risk athletes’ safety and the scoring system, plus missing equipment at an underfunded temporary training venue. …
Power is still being produced by generators. 😦 Generators fail.
Still, the Artistic competition was a success. We only had one major injury over the 3 days – Achilles rupture tumbling for one of the Austrian gymnasts. 😦 Injury rate is normally higher at these biggest meets.
The purpose of the Test Event is to test all aspects. FIX the problems in time for the Olympics.
The venues should be ready.
Click PLAY or watch a Cidade Olimpica promo video on YouTube.
Yet as I walk the Olympic City during break, there are very few workmen to be seen. You’d expect they’d still be working 24/7.
I’m worried.
(via Lauren Hopkins)
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