I can’t believe some of these stunts.
Ryan Williams, Australia
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in defence of gymnasts training with weights
Dave Tilley:
… gymnastics still fears using external waits for kettlebells as part of their strength work.
The reality is that gymnasts under proper supervision with the proper technique are at a low risk of losing their flexibility, getting bulky, or getting hurt.
In this post, I hope to dive into some of the myths and misunderstandings that still exist in gymnastics, and talk about why I’m such a fan of using a more hybrid based model of traditional gymnastic strength and nontraditional strength.
Gymnastics and Lifting Weights: Don’t Fear Plates, Kettlebells, and Barbells.
For sure body weight resistance is best for specific conditioning. But I agree that supplementary general conditioning with free weights, kettle bells and even barbells should be considered for some kids, some phases of the year. Especially for female gymnasts who are not likely to get bulky.
I was particularly impressed / surprised with this video Dave edited …
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Pitt Gymnastics coach Samantha Snider
Samantha Snider was named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh gymnastics program on June 12, 2017 …
Snider becomes the third head coach in the history of the gymnastics program at Pitt, stepping into her first head coaching role after spending the previous nine seasons at the University of Arkansas.
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And if you don’t catch your release move at Pitt …
Qatar launches talent ID program
Athletics, Gymnastics and Swimming.
Run, Gym, Swim.
12 schools to start. More will be added until all schools and all sports in Qatar are involved by 2022.
Qatar Olympic Committee launches ‘Be an Athlete’ programme
trampoline performance art
Yoann Bourgeois is a nouveau-cirque acrobat who uses trampoline as part of performance art.
Watch part of a performance at the Paris’ Panthéon in co-production with Théâtre de la Ville. It’s called ‘Mechanics Of History’.
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IOC grants for Thais Fidelis, Bernardo Actos, Flávia Saraiva
Ryan McKee is a sexual offender
A FORMER Commonwealth Games gymnast who represented Scotland has been spared jail for sex charges against schoolgirls.
Ryan McKee, 25, knew the girls were 14 when he became involved with them through the gymnastics club where he coached. …
McKee was given a community payback order with 250 hours unpaid to be carried out within nine months.
He has not to be in contact with girls under 16 and for the next eight months has to remain within his home between 8pm and 8am.
He will also be on the sex offenders register for three years. …
Simone Biles biopic cast announced
The title role in “The Simone Biles Story” (working title) will be played by Jeanté Godlock.
The Lifetime biopic is set to air in 2018.
Biles’ parents, Ron and Nellie, will be played by Julius Tennon, who is married to Viola Davis, and Tisha Campbell-Martin of TV series “My Wife and Kids” and “Martin.” …
via Gymternet Clan
1st FIG Jr. World Championships Artistic & Rhythmic
For good or bad, World Jr. Championships are planned for 2019.
Tentatively Hungary will host Artistic, Russia Rhythmic.
Details yet to be announced.
piked Jaeger to mixed grip
Marine Boyer
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Via a wogymnast post that includes mention that Liu Xuan of China competed it in 2000.
