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Jason Burnett = LOSER

At extreme trampoline “add on”.

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That was the continuation from Part 1 (VIDEO), if you missed it.

“Hero Move”. … What a scary concept.

Jason competes Pacific Rim this weekend. He’s trying another new HUGE routine. Wish him luck.

(via flipping out tnt)

USA Pac Rim podium videos

All 24 podium routines for Team USA in Seattle are now posted on the USAgymnasticsorg YouTube channel.

Our World Champion stretching out.

Wieber Geddert — click for larger original on Facebook

Blythe has detailed notes from podium training, MAG and WAG.

Maria Bondareva wins Gymnix Jr

In Montreal many raved that Maria is the next great Russian gymnast. The “complete package”, says Blythe.

… With 14 year old Evgeniya Shelgunova, Bondareva is leading the current charge of Russian juniors. She has been selected for the Jesolo Cup later this month, and (assuming she is age eligible) looks likely to be on the roster for the upcoming Junior Europeans in Brussels. …

Rewriting Russian Gymnastics – 12 year old Maria Bondareva wins International Gymnix Junior

Click PLAY or watch her Floor on YouTube.

Maria hails from Fryazino in Moscow Oblast, where she is trained by U Pursheva.

Gabby Douglas – Beam

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USA Olympic favourites

The story of the year, so far, is just how dominant team USA looks in the days leading up to the London Olympics. They have difficulty, consistency and depth.

Gabby Douglas is definitely a threat to win the AA. Obviously Shawn Johnson was no fluke for Chow.

McKayla Maroney, Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber – EARTHQUAKE

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In team prelims London it’s going to be very difficult for Russia and China to stay close. 3-up, 3-count … anything can happen.

Everything must go right for Romania to hang on to 4th.

Video editor iLITTER has another montage from Pac Rim Podium training. (VIDEO)

Ellie Black – 2 1/2 twist to 2/1 twist

I’ve never seen a male gymnast tumble step out of 2 1/2 twist. That’s cool.

In fact Ellie’s entire Floor routine is interesting and entertaining.

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She’s got a cool Vault too. Handspring front pike 1/1. (5.9)

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She’s coached by Keiji Yamanaka in Nova Scotia. David Kikuchi helps. 🙂

That was linked by Examiner – Gymnix redux: Eight lessons learned:

The depth in Canada right now is unprecedented. Everybody — even those returning from injury, like Jessica Savona (torn ACL in July) and Dominique Pegg (broken hand in October) — looked fit and competitive at Gymnix. Roughly estimated, there are 15 gymnasts in Canada with a shot at making the Olympic team. What a shame that only five can go.

interview – Jake Martin

One of the best interviews I’ve read lately. The Ohio State recruit, Jake Martin, is thoughtful and articulate.

SiM: How did you get your start in gymnastics?

Jake: When I was younger I would run around the house and do flips. I excelled really fast and my cousins taught me how to do a round off and a backhand spring. My parents saw my progress and decided to sign me up for rec classes so that I would have a safe place to practice.

SiM: What triggered your relatively meteoric rise to the elite ranks of club gymnastics?

Jake: It’s hard for me to say the exact cause, because even now it blows my mind when I think about where I came from and where I am now. Before training with Casimiro (Suarez), I trained under Macey Watson. He taught me really good basics, so when Cas started training me, his technique and ability to coach helped me progress really fast. …

SiM: What is your favorite thing about walking into the gym every day?

Jake: My favorite thing is the fact that I’m living my dream. Not everyone has the chance to do this, so I’m going to take it and run.

read more – StickItMedia Exclusive Interview: Jake Martin