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Thor is a woman

… This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is THOR. This is the THOR of the Marvel Universe. …

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feats of strength

The very last exercise in this compilation I’ve never seen before. Planche push-ups in series clapping behind the back on each.

Post by Tavi Castro.

Thanks Bede.

Pegan from el-grip

Vlasios was World H Bar Champion in 2001 and 2002.

Post by Vlasios Maras.

Rebeca Andrade could win YOGs

She’ll certainly be one of the favourites, especially with no American competitor.

Gym Blog Brazil posted video from a recent training camp verification.

Click PLAY or watch Rebeca on YouTube. (fall on Beam)

Click here to watch Jade Barbosa, Flavia Saraiva and others. (Portuguese)

Other podium contenders include Yan Wang (CHN), Elissa Downie (GBR), Sae Miyakawa (JPN), Laura Jurca (ROU), Silk Tutkhalyan (RUS) and Sydney Townsend (CAN).

The other young Brazilian, Flavia Saraiva, could win YOGs if Rebeca was not, for some reason, able to compete.

Thanks Cedrick.

Gabby leaves Chow again

The gymnastics reunion between Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and coach Liang Chow lasted less than three months.

Chow confirmed that Douglas has left the gym to search for a new coach. …

“I think we worked hard together,” Chow said. “We achieved our goal. I think Martha (Karolyi, U.S. national team coordinator) was happy at the camp, physically and with her gymnastics skills.

“We made good progress.” …

Des Moines Register

via Nico on GymFever

Dee Dee Foster on Alabama

David Patterson coached the great Dee Dee Foster to become the first Elite gymnast from the state of Alabama, the first gymnast in the State to qualify as a USA national team member.

Dee Foster Worley:

… when I learned Sarah and David were stepping down as one of the most dominant coaching tandems in any sport – and that Dana had been tapped as the new head coach – I cried.

I cried for the 35 years Sarah and David have been in my life, teaching me to properly steward my gifts and my womanhood.

I cried because I know that Sarah’s passionate commitment to the University of Alabama gymnastics program is an eternal flame that will never extinguish.

I cried because David, who is one of the best coaches that has ever or will ever grace the planet, will end his gymnastics coaching career as he lived it: humbly in the background, holding everyone up with his quiet might and taking none of the credit for his immeasurable contribution to their success.

I cried because, although I will miss seeing my mentors at the helm, I am almost airborne with joy because my good friend has earned the opportunity of a lifetime.

I cried because I know Dana will be heavily armed with the beautiful burden of continuing a legacy of – not just excellence – but supremacy.

I cried because I can see what’s ahead for my good friend. And it’s the same thing that’s always been ahead for her: a steady, sturdy, next-level rise and a long, fruitful trailblazing journey.

Roll Tide.

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Dee was the 1985 USA National All-Around champion. The first African-American gymnast to compete for the Crimson Tide.

Men’s NCAA alumni database

… Your information is completely confidential and will not be used for any reason other than initial correspondence from the CGA Men’s Gymnastics Executive Committee. The purpose of this database is for communication and assessment.

As a result of the past 30 year trend of discontinuing men’s programs, many in our gymnastics community have been lost, beat down and disheartened. We intend to fix this problem, change the landscape and unite all collegiate gymnastics alumni & friends. We appreciate your support with this initiative and please feel free to spread this form to any and all members of the past and present NCAA gymnastics community.

Please contact Mike Burns (burns265 (a) umn.edu) with any questions you may have about this database. It is our new mission to Preserve, Protect and Build for the future generations of gymnasts & fans.

database registration

Though I’m not an alumni, I was able to add my name to the list of supporters as a “fan”.