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Chinese Bar Champion – He Kexin

From Finals.

via The All Around Gymnastics News on Facebook

arrived Long Beach …

Nearly 450 of the USA’s best Level 10 gymnasts will converge in Long Beach, Calif, to compete in the 2011 Women’s U.S. Junior Olympic National Championships May 13-14 at the Long Beach Sports Arena.

…. The Junior Olympic National Invitational Tournament (NIT) is held in conjunction with the Women’s National Junior Olympic Championships on May 15.

USA Gymnastics has eight regions, and the top seven gymnasts from each region’s Regional Championships advance to nationals. …

read more on USAG

Photos of the new generation are already leading folks to jump to the conclusion that some (particularly Zeng Siqi) are not actually age eligible for the London Olympics. Have their birth certificates and documents been altered?

New Chinese champion Tan Sixin with silver medalist Yao Jinnan and bronze medalist Zeng Siqi

That photo was shared by IG on Facebook.

Personally I have no knowledge that any of the current Chinese Seniors are underage. But it’s the same administration and leadership that competed underage gymnasts in 2000 … Why wouldn’t the same people do it again, if they thought they could get away with it?

Click PLAY or watch Zeng Siqi on YouTube.

She truly is charming.

Shawn Johnson on espnW

Amy Van Deusen, About.com Gymnastics editor, interviewed Shawn for espnW:

… espnW: What is your typical day like now? Are you back to full training?

SJ: I’m doing four hours of gymnastics training a day, six days a week and then an extra two to three hours in a fitness center as well. So, I’m working really hard to get my fitness level back and my gymnastics skills back. Outside of gymnastics, I do a lot of elliptical, running, Pilates and yoga. And I do relaxing stuff, like sitting in the sauna, getting massages and acupuncture — the fun stuff!

espnW: Do you feel like you’re still trying to build up your strength and flexibility to where it was in 2008?

SJ: Yes, I’m still trying to build it back. I’m a completely different body type. I’ve grown up; I’m not a little girl. So getting back into shape is definitely different. But I’m also trying to be a different body this time. I don’t want to be all power and muscle. I’m trying to get some of that grace and artistry in there. That’s something you can never get enough of, and I’ll always be working on. …

read the full interview – Shawn Johnson training for 2012

fixing FIG Gymnastics Rules

Andy Thornton knows how to fix the Code.

• Compulsories and Optionals
• Perfect 10 maximum score

Where have I heard of that concept before? 🙂

It was so interesting to read Bruno Grandi’s recent article, which is posted on International Gymnastics. I agreed wholeheartedly with his overall point – that our code of points has become overly complex to the point of being a burden to the sport …

After five years under this revamped system, I think practically everyone has sensed that something major is missing, and the man who started it all has finally come aboard with the rest of us. …

The following is just an idea, and a work in progress …

Solving the Code Drama: Could This Proposal Work?

The Gymnast magazine

A digital version of the British Gymnastics magazine is online free.

Look for the embedded video, an interesting feature.

diving – ‘Synchro Sisters’ Strike Gold

Tom Trapp:

Canadian ‘Synchro Sisters’ Strike Gold at FINA Grand Prix Meet.

The Canadian 10 meter synchronized National team duo of Carol-Ann and Pamela Ware struck gold at the 2011 USA Diving International Grand Prix held May 5 – 8 at the Hall of Fame Aquatic complex next to the beach in Ft. Lauderdale FL.This is one of the most popular venues for elite divers as after your event is over, it’s a 5 minute walk to the Atlantic for some tanning and body surfing!

The sister pair had a great 5 dive event defeating the USA team of high school students, Anna James of Midland TX and 2008 Olympian Mary Beth Dunnichay, by 6 points.The bronze went to the German team of Steuer and Subchinski.

The Canadian Diving Association sent a smaller team than the number that participated in last weeks Canada Cup giving several divers a well deserved rest.

This was the only medal for Canada in the meet but at least it was the right color!

On the men’s side, the only finalists were Kevin Geyson and Eric Sehn who placed 8th in the Men’s 10 meter synchro.

Next up for the Canadian National Team will be the continuation of the Grand Prix series to be held in Germany, May 27 to 29.

Full results at divemeets.com