Qiu Qiyuan – Bars

2023 World Bars champion Qiu Qiyuan is the gymnast with the best chance to defeat Kaylia Nemour in the Paris Olympics.

She’s upgraded difficulty in 2024.

That said — there’s much more potential for e-score deduction. Kaylia has no Giants, for example.

Fewer skills generally results in fewer deductions.

best group choreography EVER

At first I thought video editors had adjusted the speed of the dancers in order to hit the musical beats more perfectly …

… BUT I don’t think so. Watch the speed of hair flying. Looks like real time.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Nissen Emery finalists 2024

The 2024 Nissen Emery Award finalists are:

  • Aidan Cuy – William & Mary
  • Ashton Anaya – Illinois
  • Colt Walker – Stanford
  • Connor McCool – Illinois
  • Donovan Hewitt – Ohio State
  • Evgeny Siminiuc – Michigan
  • Garrett Braunton – Air Force
  • Jack Freeman – Oklahoma
  • Javier Alfonso – Michigan
  • Michael Fletcher – Illinois
  • Noah Newfeld – California
  • Sam Phillips – Nebraska
  • Syam Buradagunta – Navy

The 2023 Nissen Emery Award winner was Michigan’s Paul Juda.

Arkansas record 198.100

Sweden’s Tonya Paulsson – comeback

Four months post surgery.

R.I.P. Masaaki Naosaki

SEPTEMBER 17, 1948 – MARCH 8, 2024

One of Canada’s top coaches for decades, Nao is remember fondly by all who know him.

A gentleman. Respected technical expert. Mentor to many of his gymnasts and coaches across the nation.

In the York University Hall of Fame.

He coached Curtis Hibbert amongst many other greats. Nao will be missed.

You can leave a message for the family on the Dignity Memorial page.

AAI Award Finalists

Luisa Blanco
Haleigh Bryant
Audrey Davis
Maile O’Keefe
Gabby Wilson
Raena Worley

VIDEO – Great West Gym Fest 2024

I’ve volunteered many times at the Great West Gym Fest in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — close to Spokane.

It’s easily the best Invitational I’ve ever attended.

For hosts Dave & Lisa Adlard, I put together a highlights VIDEO trying to show just how FUN this competition is for the kids. Every aspect of the meet is FUN.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Transforming the luxurious Coeur d’Alene Resort into a Gym is no small feat.

Click PLAY or watch a timelapse on YouTube. Donny Gardiner had a little help this year. 😀

Claire Pease – Bars

Very clean.

Claire at Gymnix Jr 2024.

NCAA AA Power Ranking as of March 7th

GymCastic has a new feature.

  1. JORDAN BOWERS
  2. HALEIGH BRYANT
  3. LEANNE WONG
  4. MYA LAUZON
  5. RAENA WORLEY
  6. SIERRA BROOKS
  7. MAILE O’KEEFE
  8. RAGAN SMITH
  9. FAITH TORREZ
  10. EMJAE FRAZIER

Check their rationale. And more.

NCAA Power Ranking – March 07, 2024