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Manrique is young and inexperienced. But when I saw what he did at the end of his fantastic Parallel Bars in prelims my reaction was … DEDUCTION.

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Personally I like seeing the guys emotional. Many were at Pan Ams. Love the passion.

But my gut feeling was that Manrique went too far this time.

I doubt he’ll do it again. Seems the coaches informed him (after that incident) that he risked loosing points. I was disappointed with the showboating after his fantastic H Bar dismount in AA too. Though likely wouldn’t have deducted that time.

What do you think?

The Malaysian gymnast won six medals at the last SEA Games. And became a National sports hero.

The media attention drew critics, as well, unhappy that a Muslim girl was wearing a Gymnastics leotard in public.

Many defended her.

Farah Ann’s personal position was made clear in this cover story:

In her interview with the Malay-language online magazine “Pepatung”, the sports star, who was featured wearing a midnight-blue dress, said she has not wavered from her goal. …

… criticisms will not dampen my spirits to achieve my aims and dreams in this field,” Farah Ann, 21, told Pepatung in an interview published today.

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(via GymCastic)

Tony Retrosi.

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Pan Am Games Beam Final. It’s not easy being a judge.

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Gymnastics is a sexist sport. Men aren’t treated fairly. 🙂

Ellie Black, hero of the host nation, got more press than any gymnast since Kyle Shewfelt. What about the male gymnast who also was awarded 5 medals?

Not nearly so much ink.

Black and Calvo Moreno scoop double Toronto 2015 gold on final day of artistic gymnastics

Today at WOGA – Frisco, TX

Gymnasts must be a Level 10 having qualified to Regionals in 2014 or 2015 or a Level 9 having qualified to Westerns in 2014 or 2015. …

Cost is $150 per athlete Includes Region III leotard and inclusion in College Coach Flash Drive …

Region 3 Camp

https://twitter.com/marylouretton/status/622180871739551744

Secret US Classic in Chicago, IL on July 25, 2015.

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The YouTube page has a list of all competitors.

(via Arabian Punch Front)

Leave a comment if you can’t see the video (below) of Greg Roe’s crazy new skill – twisting both directions.

Here’s a superb article on one of the most successful and outspoken College coaches all time.

AS SHE HEADS INTO HER 39TH season with LSU’s gymnastics program, most of Breaux’s battles are over.

There is, however, one more thing worth fighting for.

“I want to drop a banner in the PMAC that says ‘national champion,’” Breaux says.

Breaux acknowledged she might think about winning a national championship a little too much. She even suggested her team’s fixation on capturing the program’s first national title was the culprit behind its implosion at the NCAA Semifinals this past season.

Even if Breaux decides to rein in the talk of winning championships, her gymnasts know how badly she wants to take one home. …

LEGENDS ISSUE: D-D Breaux has fought tooth and nail to make LSU Gymnastics what it is today – and what it will be tomorrow

via College Gymnastics Fans

I recall the first time (decades ago) when we glued Velcro on to a pair of socks. For Pommel training.

You can now buy something much better.

$12.95

I’m testing a pair now. They are great for drills on TumblTrak. Back handspring series, for example.

Click PLAY or watch a promo on YouTube.

related – Home-made “Sticky Toes”