super Simone Biles
Marvel artists turn athletes into superheroes.
… earned her third all-around title at the world championships, making her the first female ever to dominate so handily. (She’s won 10 world championship medals in three years.) Perhaps the most amazing part of all? A lot of people still don’t know her name.
That’ll surely change when she hits the beam — and mat and vault — at the 2016 Rio Games, where her biggest competition will likely be teammate Gabby Douglas, the 2012 all-around gold medalist.
via Cordelia on Gymternet Clan
Minnesota Men’s Gymnastics
An excellent edit. Watch for the Magyar with half spindle.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Thanks Joel. Team looks great this season.
Egyptian gymnast Sherine El-Zeiny
A new interview with the double Olympian posted on Daily News Egypt.
O2-Arena London/Great Britain, October 13-18, 2009
(via Arabian Punch Front)
Aly Raisman: 4 things I learned about myself after disappointment
… I was horrified, and more than a little heartbroken. That fall, which happened in the qualification round at worlds, meant that I likely wouldn’t advance to the event finals in the individual all-around. …
I need to do it for myself.
… When those mistakes happened, nobody was mad. Nobody was disappointed. On the contrary, everyone was so nice. My teammates provided hugs and encouragement. My friends texted tons of support. Martha said she wasn’t mad at all, but hoped that the “normal Aly” would return for the team final. …
I can look to others who’ve been there before.
My best friend and London Olympic teammate Jordyn Wieber went through a similar situation at the Olympics in 2012. Jordyn didn’t have the greatest day in qualification, didn’t make the all-around final, and then had to pick herself up like nothing had happened because she needed to perform well in the team final. …
Relaxation techniques can really help. …
Every meet is a learning experience – if you let it be one. …
10 exciting Gymnastics comebacks
ILLUSION TURNS posted videos of popular gymnasts we hope will still qualify for Rio.
1. Catalina Ponor, Romania
2. Rebeca Andrade, Brazil
3. Gabby Jupp, Great Britain
4. Lauren Mitchell, Australia
5. Peng Peng Lee, Canada
6. Martina Rizzelli, Italy
7. Youna Dufournet, France
8. Aliya Mustafina, Russia
9. Kim Bui, Germany
10. Yao Jinnan, China
Click PLAY or watch Rebeca’s Vault (pre-injury) on YouTube.
reality TV group dance performance
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Corteo Bar act
These are very skilled gymnasts. If you can do this act, Cirque wants to talk to you. 🙂
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Thanks Cal.
National Gymnastics League?
A survey online is exploring the possibility of a new series of meets for Artistic Gymnastics in the States.
The ‘National Gymnastics League’ opinion survey!
I assume they are considering something similar to the one in Germany.
Thanks Cam.
Jedidja van Kampen – manna
Jedidja from the Netherlands can nearly do manna with legs horizontal.
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Though it’s not for everyone, I love that drill. It requires flexibility, strength and balance.
Thanks Michele.
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