Sanne’s signature GK leotard

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new Italian Gymnastics documentary series

Every Wednesday starting January 17, 2017 the Italian Federation will be posting coverage of gymnasts born 2001 – 2004.

Planned are 10 episodes about 12 minutes each.

Unlike the last Italian reality TV series, National Coach Enrico Casella will be centre stage in this one.

Click PLAY or watch a promo on YouTube.

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Cheerleading granted provisional recognition as Olympic sport

“Cheerleading is a sport with growing popularity. It has a strong youth focus and we noted that,” said IOC sports director Kit McConnell.

The international cheer union (ICU) has more than 100 national federations and nearly 4.5 million registered athletes. …

BBC – Cheerleading and Muay Thai granted provisional recognition as Olympic sports

Most likely Cheer will be a demonstration sport at 2020 Tokyo.

will Shang compete Tokyo 2020?

Shang Chunsong was left in tears during the Rio AA finals when she finished short of a medal by 0.116 points. She then vowed to continue till 2020 …

However, less than half a year later, she mentioned in a fan chat that she might NOT be doing AA in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. …

… We know from Bless the Blooming Flowers of Chinese Gymnastics that Team China will undergo huge adjustments next year, which will involve not only coaches but also athletes. …

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Shang would be 24 in 2020, the eldest Chinese Olympian ever.

BIG tumbling pass

Click PLAY or watch it on Tumblr.

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Tumbl Trak Floor Bar

My favourite of those commercially available. Velcro keeps it secure on carpet bonded foam.

On sale today for $152.10.

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