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Yang Hak-Seon:

… the first Universiade that I will be taking part in as a university student, and I also have the huge responsibility of fulfilling my position as the honorary ambassador of the next host city, 2015 Gwangju Universiade. Many talented Russian gymnasts are expected to participate in the Kazan Universiade which will provide a high level of competition.

The Universiade is a competition event held biannually and with the participants being amateur college athletes between the ages 17 to 28 …

Inside the Games

related – Gymnasts named for 2013 World University Games, so far

(via Full Twist on Facebook)

Stanford’s Peter Derman tried it in College. Danny Rodrigues from France (VIDEO) has been competing one or two variations in routines since at least 2006.

But who’s this strong man?

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Somebody tell him that skill is … impossible. 🙂

via Valentin, Dave Adlard and others on Facebook

Junior national team member Polina Shchennikova shows off her trademark lines and flexibility on beam at the women’s May camp at the Karolyi Ranch.

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Huang Qiushuang?

Or Yao Jinnan?

In addition to the plentiful free video content, Gymnastike announced more content available for pay.

My best guess at cost — monthly subscription to Gymnastike Gold $19.99/mo. A yearly subscription $150/year ($12.50/mo.). Leave a comment if you can confirm those numbers. They’ve hidden the pricing since the beginning. 😦

Chrissy says it’s $147 for the year. Or 19.99/month and cancel at any time.

JUNE
BTR: JORDYN WIEBER EP 4
ANADIA WORLD CUP LIVE 6/22-23
BTR: SIMONE BILES

JULY
BTR: HOME W/ WIEBERS
BTR: LIANG CHOW

AUGUST
BTR: LIANG CHOW EP 3
BTR: AT HOME WITH LEXIE

SEPT
OSIJEK WORLD CUP LIVE 9/14-15
MORE TO COME

Blanton’s Gymnastics Consultancy on Facebook linked to this age group Parallel Bar routine.

2 Group I’s, 0 Group II’s, 4 Group III’s, 1 Group IV, 1 Group V…A,A,B,D,D,C,D,C

That’s how they do it! Where is the front uprise?!

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https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10201445505919046

A difficult element from underarm (group 2) is required for Senior. But that doesn’t mean we need to require it of narrow shouldered growing boys.

Hey. That’s a HIGH catch position on Tippelt. This kid might fly to handstand. 🙂

Handstand, Strength and Flexibility

Cabins choose one camper to represent them in each of the three challenges. First, our campers showed their strength by seeing who could hold an L-seat for the longest amount of time. Then, campers are asked to perform a set of flexibility skills to see who’s got what it takes to be the most flexible camper on campus! Finally, it’s the camper who can hold the longest handstand around!

Our PGC judges, Steve Legendre, Andy Smith and Jake Dalton had their work cut out for them tonight! …

read more on International Gymnastics Camp

The brilliant but inconsistent internet fan favourite has a good chance to qualify for Worlds as a specialist if she’s not selected for the AA.

This routine could easily qualify for the Floor final.

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6.0 + 8.25 – 14.25.

via GymFever

She really does look good.

… McKayla Maroney returned to The Ranch for the first time since the Olympics in May, showing her trademark vaulting and a new tumbling pass.

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1 Asuka Teramoto 82.500
2 Natsumi Sasada 82.150
3 Murakami, Mai 81.875

50% Nationals + 50% NHK Cup

… This was an all around meet and was playing a part in the selection process for the World Championships and the World University Games. … a two-day meet. …

Couch Gymnast – Teramoto, Murakami and Sasada top Japan NHK Trophy

It sounds like Teramato is now guaranteed an AA spot for Worlds 2013.

You can watch it on YouTube – WAG GYMNASTICS FULL NHK Cup 2013

Thanks Brigid.

related – which Olympic body is Asuka Teramoto?

Asuka was the smallest Olympian 2012 1.36 m (4 ft 6 in) tall and weighing 30 kg (66 lb).