tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
I’ve not seen official statistics as yet, but it sounds like we had about 6 serious injuries at Worlds 2015. About 1% of the competitors suffered injuries in Glasgow that will require months of recovery.
Florian is an up-and-coming gymnast from Belgium, happy to have qualified for the AA Final last minute.
But on take-off for double double on Floor, he snapped an Achilles. 😦
Artistic Gymnastics is a dangerous sport. 😦 We need to do more to reduce that rate.
… At least that’s what I thought she was doing in Iceland.
Instead it’s crazy Kenzo stuff. 🙂
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And … she’s doing these things again.
🙂
Something’s wrong with media coverage of female athletes.
Sexist commentary, inappropriate interview questions, and articles focused on physical appearance not only trivializes a woman’s accomplishments, but also sends a message that her value is based on her looks, not her ability. …
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Registration package now available for my favourite competition anywhere.
February 19—21, 2016 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. With dramatic music. 🙂
It always amuses me when people – Kohei included – deny he’s the greatest.
Kohei Uchimura is the greatest. And his record will never, ever be matched. 🙂
http://agymnasticsfan.tumblr.com/post/132484424363/kohei-uchimura-history-of-all-around-victory
Confessions of a Gymnastics Fan:
15 – Manrique Larduet
13 – Marian Dragulescu
10 – The Netherlands
2 – Simone Biles
1 – Team GB Bronze
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related – Spectator’s view of Glasgow 2015
Correlation is not causation, but … 🙂
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via Full Twist – Dutch gymnasts on a high
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