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… solid all-around performance today and “easy” capture of the Russian Cup title. No doubt in body-preserving mode (and with a realistic view of her closest rivals), she didn’t pull out all the stops; her floor routine included three relatively uncomplicated passes and her bars routine was the one typically used for domestic meets …

Her non-watered down routines came on vault (DTY, 14.833) and balance beam …

… Maria Paseka, stood up an Amanar vault and layed-out Podkapoyeva today to take the lead in vault qualification. She has a lot of momentum, leaving room for improvement in the landings …

Viktoria Komova also makes this list, having presented a reputable bar routine (also a routine that drew a lot of encouragement from everyone in the arena) but finishing third in qualifications with a 14.700. …

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Simone Biles – Olympic Champion?

That’s the way it looks, peering 2 years into the future.

Mary Lou Retton:

“She’s not human,” Retton said. “She may be the most talented gymnast I’ve ever seen in my life, honestly. And I don’t even think she’s tapped into what she really can do. I think she’s unbeatable.”

Olympic Talk

I called Simone the Uchimura of women’s gymnastics. She can fall once or twice over 4 routines and, most likely finish higher in the all-around than the second best female gymnast in the world.

On the other hand, it’s a long road to Rio.

Dvora Meyer – Anxious About The World’s Most Dominant Gymnast? Blame It On Rio.

Simone is not indestructible. She can miss in competition.

But Simone has something that other presumed future Olympic Champions did not have. A relaxed attitude towards the sport.

I believe that increases her chances for a long run at or near the top of the world.

… On the other hand, we felt that way about Katelyn Ohashi. Katelyn is, seemingly, out of contention due to injury. 😦

Still, it would be an excellent idea to bet NOW on Simone Biles winning the 2016 Olympics.

Courtney Kupets to Le Reve

The two-time Olympic medalist who retired from gymnastics in 2009 will begin rehearsals … for Le Reve, a water show featuring acrobatics, synchronized swimming and dancing. …

“I figure while I’m still there I can still do it, and if I wait any longer I probably won’t be able to,” said Kupets, 28, who on Friday was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in one of the ancillary events surrounding the P&G Gymnastics Championships …

Her husband, Chris Carter, a former acrobatic gymnast for the British national team, is already part of the show, as is Kupets’ sister, Ashley. …

Team USA

Regini-Moran – Vault

Another clean, sharp gymnast coming up for GBR. It won’t be long before Giarnni is contending for the Senior team.

Click PLAY or watch his winning YOG Vaults on YouTube.

YOG Vault Finals
1. Giarnni Regini-Moran (GBR)- 14.695 (14.800/14.591) GOLD
2. Ma Yue (CHN)- 14.416 (14.400/14.433) SILVER
3. Nikita Nagornyy (RUS)- 14.383 (13.800/14.966) BRONZE

(via Let’s Talk Gymnastics)

Simone Biles – Amanar

Highest final score of day 1.

Score: 15.900 (6.3, 9.600)

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Orozco interview

John Orozco finished 2nd at P&G Championships.

It’s impossible not to cheer for John. He’s such a nice guy. So honest in an interview. John wears his heart on his sleeve.

John Orozco didn’t realize how close it was heading into his floor routine in the final rotation and was pleasantly surprised to find out he placed second. He talks about his relationship with Sam Mikulak …

Click PLAY or watch it on Gymnastike.

http://www.gymnastike.org/embed/MjIyNzUwMTgy?related=1&autoplay=false

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