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jumping / landing conditioning

Jesse Kitzen-Abelson

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BBC documentary – The Gymnast

RAVE REVIEWS. The Olympics are coming. It’s time for fans to rewatch the classic story of the Beijing British team. 

Aunt Joyce:

… a British documentary covering the selection of the 2008 Olympic Team. As a documentary alone, it is worthy of viewing. As a gymnastics documentary, it is superb. The film captures the emotional stress on the British girls as they train and compete for a spot on the Olympic Team. The never-ending stress at home and in the gym is palpable.

Andrian Stan is the star of the film. His blunt candor is horrifying, refreshing, amusing and brutally honest. …

gymnasticsstuff sends us the links:

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Part 2
Part 3

Hannah Whelan: Really appreciates having ‘gymnast’ as a memory of the Olympics, brought back memories, made me cry and love my dad in it….@michaelajw ?

Becky Wing: I’ve already watched ‘Gymnast’ 3 times (and cried every time haha.) It’s amazing to be able to relive the whole journey. Brings back so many memories #emotional

Marissa King: Great replies on ur thoughts on the Gymnast movie! Thank u 2 BBC & all u gymnastics fans out there 4 watching. I hope it was an inspiration!

Becky Downie: Just watched GYMNAST made me cry & brought back such amazing memories. Can’t believe I’ve decided to do it all over again, I must be crazy!!

Those quotes via the excellent review on Going For Gold

Read the review on Rewriting Russian Gymnastics

Geinger on Parallel Bars

Alan Nolet competed Geinger on the side of the P Bars.

Another Canadian, Phillipe Chartrand, did it on the end of the Bars.

Chartrand

Here’s another variation. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.