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via Couch Gymnast comes this news:
I'm ranked #1 in the Philippines!! ?
— Lizzy LeDuc (@lizzyleduc) May 15, 2014
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I’d love to see the Texas gymnast compete for Philippines.
Update. Shergymrag adds to the good Filipino news:
• WOGA’s Ava Verdeflor qualified to represent the Philippines at the Youth Olympic Games.
In Team Finals. Even BETTER than prelims. 🙂
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
That’s the most exciting routine at Europeans this year, in my opinion.
via GymFever
European Championships Team Final
Romania 172.754
Great Britain 170.663
Russia 169.329
Germany 166.796
Italy 161.488
Spain 160.921
Belgium 160.728
Switzerland 160.397
Romania kicked off their day with three strong DTY vaults to claim the early lead, which they maintained during the second rotation despite a form break and a near fall from anchor Larisa Iordache on a low-bar handstand. On the balance beam, Munteanu and Iordache wowed the crowd with two-foot bhs, tucked full tumbling series (earning scores of 14.533 and 14.7 respectively) to maintain their first-place rank. A strong showing on the floor, highlighted by Bulimar’s stuck double layout and full-twisting double pike, solidified their rank and secured them the gold.
… (GBR) started off with a clean set on beam but lost a bit of momentum on floor when Ruby Harrold sat down her third tumbling pass. Sitting in third place after two rotations, team GB performed three clean vaults to move ahead of the Russians. Three high-flying bars routines, capped off by Becky Downie’s 14.833, secured them the silver medal. The British team and fans alike were ecstatic with this outcome!
… Spiridonova (RUS) fell on her double tuck dismount and scored a disappointing 12.3 …
read more on Gymnastike
Bea Gheorghisor – 2014: Senior Team Final Results and Report
Stan Lee … is an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
In collaboration with several artists, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, X-Men …
Click PLAY or watch him superhero it up on YouTube.
Pretty good for age-91. 🙂
Thanks to Vadim Golub for the link.
Today.
Five gymnastics legends will be honored at the 18th annual International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (IGHOF) induction ceremony on Saturday, May 17,2014, at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City.
The IGHOF Class of 2014 Inductees are:
Natalia Yurchenko (Russia): 1983 World All-Around Champion, inventor of the Yurchenko vault
Jackie Fie (USA): 1956 Olympian, former President of FIG Women’s Technical Committee
Li Yuejiu (China): China’s first mens World Champion, 1984 Olympic silver medalist
Klaus Koeste (GER, deceased): 3-time Olympian, 1972 Olympic vault champion
The Frank Bare Award will go to renowned TV commentator for ABC Wide World of Sports Gordon Maddux for his important contributions, and promotion of gymnastics. …
Listen to Gordon Maddux colour commentate on Olga Korbut’s Olympic Bars routine. He was the “voice of ABC’s Wide World of Sports from 1964-89” along with Jim McKay.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Olga turned age-59 yesterday.
The IGHOF is supported by International Gymnastics magazine and their associates, including Bart & Nadia.
Welcome Natalia Yurchenko in Okc to be honored tomorrow night at @IGHOF1 pic.twitter.com/QoB71weTHc
— Nadia Comaneci (@nadiacomaneci10) May 16, 2014
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All the inductees and guests at the Bart Conner Academy in Norman pic.twitter.com/9b6vsOYjyF
— Nadia Comaneci (@nadiacomaneci10) May 16, 2014
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I’m not sure how inductees are chosen.
Awesome.
This site has been upgraded. (DETAILS on Bluehost PRO hosting.)
It’s been moved to a faster computer shared with only about 400 domains, rather than 3000 in the past.
The databases are bigger and, supposedly, faster.
Watch the upgrade pitch VIDEO.
Cost went up about 60%.
Let me know if YOU notice any difference in speed on these pages.
Congratulations to my friends in Iceland, population 300,000. They represented well at European Championships.
Norma Robertsdottir is a reserve alternate for the Europeans Vault Final. As she was last year in Moscow. Her score was higher this year. 🙂
It was the first Iceland score higher than 14.00.
She’s getting closer to an international final.
Norma is coached by Gudmundur Brynjolfsson and Svava Björg Örlygsdottir.
Mike Amouri’s Ariels club in “exotic” Prince Albert Saskatchewan, Canada is growing. They have a fantastic facility for a small town. 23,000 square feet, 2 pits, all training stations for WAG, MAG and Trampoline sports.
Mike:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and professional coach to join our team, working in our Competitive WAG and recreational programs. This is 30-40 hour position including coaching, planning, and administration. We offer competitive wages/benefits and pride ourselves on a positive and a fun atmosphere to work in.
headcoachPA (a) gmail.com
I’ve spent a good deal of time in P.A. and the surrounding lakes area over the years. It’s an unknown gem of a place.
It would be a good idea to like PURPLE to work there. 🙂
See the full job blurb. (PDF)
14 year old Casey Bell made history for Ireland, by making the cut in to the top 24, she secured a place in the All Around final on Friday. This is a feat that has never been achieved by another Irish female gymnast. …
Casey trains at City of Lisburn Salto Gymnastics Centre, a full time training facility, under coaches Sun Jie and Kim Kensett – Friar. …
Casey is from Northern Ireland but is eligible to compete for Ireland at Europeans …
Bright Bell makes history for Ireland at WAG Junior Europeans
Hitting all 4 routines Casey Bell placed 22nd All-Around in Jr Euros. Total 49.906. Great result for Casey & Ireland! pic.twitter.com/BE0ymihVWX
— Gymnastics Ireland (@GymnasticsIre) May 16, 2014
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