Trailer for the fourth episode of The Hard Way To Success, strarring Bart Deurloo. …
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Brittany Rogers
Arabian Punch Front posted a lengthy interview with the Canadian Olympic Vault finalist now a star with Georgia.
What was it like being in the Olympic village with athletes from all over the world?
It’s kinda cool because I look up to a lot of them because of their accomplishments and where they’re from. It’s jaw-dropping knowing we’re at the same level and it’s anyone’s game really. It motivated me to do even better.
Were there any athletes you were hoping to meet?
The whole American team is pretty cool to meet because there’s so much hype about them but they’re so down to earth. We would have lunch with them in the dining hall and it was really cool to connect with them on another level other than just gymnastics. The coolest person I met was Michael Phelps – he’s a pretty big time athlete so that was pretty cool.
On the unexpected Olympic Team Finals:
… Looking up in the crowd, you just can’t take the smile off your face! I know gymnasts are supposed to be focused and have this poker face but … I just couldn’t hold it in. I was so happy we were there! Once you got in your element, you look around and think, “Oh my God. This is intense!” You see the US over there, Russia over there. “Wow! We actually did this!” …
What was NCAA Nationals like for you considering the history and the reputation that Georgia has?
… It was kind of like a replay of the Olympics. Like, we hadn’t made finals in so long or ever for Canada. It was really cool being a part of that and just knowing that you made the next step into our ultimate goal, winning NCAA Championships. It was nice getting our foot in the door and showed everyone that we’re back on track.
So we’re looking at Worlds 2014 and Rio 2016 is not ruled out?
Oh, Rio is definitely not ruled out! I think Rio is my ultimate goal. If I could help at a World Championships, then I would absolutely love that. If they need me on vault and bars, then I will go for vault and bars.
Who are your role models … ?
In the sport – Nastia, Shawn, and Shayla. I don’t know – the whole American team is unreal and amazing. One fellow Canadian, Kate Richardson, who has the best ever finish for Canada in the all around. She came from my current coach, David Kenwright, and she’s just honestly, one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met and an amazing athlete …
Brittany winning the beam title at SEC Championships with a 9.95. The Rogers at 0:30
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Uchimura – triple doubles
Rebeca Andrade – Vault
The Brazil Trophy, an event which includes competitions for MAG, WAG and Rhythmic Gymnastics, took place this past week-end (24th – 26th of May) in Toledo.
The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition was dominated by Rebeca Andrade from Regatas do Flamengo. The 2012 Junior South American champion finished the all around competition more than three points ahead of the silver medalist, Lorrane Oliveira from Cegin; Leticia Costa from Flamengo placed third. …
Couch Gymnast – Rebeca Andrade dominates Brazil Trophy
Results and Beam video via that link.
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Jake Dalton on GymCastic
This week our guest is World team medalist, Olympian, 2013 American Cup Champion, former Oklahoma Sooner, and founder of Mesomorphic Clothing, Jake Dalton.
He tells us about: how his female coach, Wanda Fredericks, and skateboarding videos helped him with his air sense, choosing Oklahoma, being a sex symbol, how he proposed to Kayla Nowak, which TV show sparked the idea for his company, what it was like to compete in the Pro Gymnastics Challenge, what new skills he’s working on, training for the specific equipment that will be used at Worlds in Belgium, how he got his toe point, advice for gymnastics parents and the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
graphic by Andrew Novialdi Design
introducing KIP
Alternate to the 2012 Canadian Olympic team, Jessica Savona, shows one of my favourite KIP drills at Manjak’s.
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Jess is available to coach Summer Camps 2013.
Leave a comment if you are looking for a guest Olympian. She’s an energetic and inspiring athlete.
Gymkata Mentos TV ad
Funny.
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Gymkata ranks as one of the worst movies of all time on some lists.
(via Gymnast Crossing)
Japanese split racing
Japan must have more goofy reality TV shows than any other nation.
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Cheng Fei goes home
Former Olympic Champion Cheng Fei has left the National Team and returned to her home province of Hubei. She is currently coaching at Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, the place where she used to train. …
Cheng Fei’s transfer come as no surprise to most of her fans. She has expressed how she doesn’t feel at home living the Beijing metropolitan life
Before Cheng Fei, many coaches felt we might never have a Chinese Floor of Vaulting World champion.
She changed ALL that. 🙂
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That was linked from a Happy Birthday career retrospective posted by Couch Gymnast.
Subway ballet
… W.A.F.F.L.E. (We Are Family for Life Entertainment) crew: J-Black, Goofy, Boy Aero, Lex Aero, John-O and Sonic. …
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Young men perform daring aerial dances in a crowded New York City subway car.
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