Chris was inspired to create a graphic celebrating Sam Mikulak on GymCastic episode 32.
Team IGC wins Pro Gym Challenge
Whatever that means. 🙂
I’m not sure many people care.
This event is more about seeing some of the most popular gymnasts ever do really cool stuff.
Love it.
Sydney Townsend – Perfect Balance
Check this fantastic edit. Called “Perfect Balance”.
It’s promotion for Canadian Jr Team member Sydney Townsend, coach Aaron Brokenshire and Revolution Gymnastics.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Sydney will soon be packing for the Canadian Championships in Ottawa May 17-25th.
As you know, that’s going to be hugely competitive. There have never before been so many strong elite gymnasts in the Great White North.
Yao Jinnan 2013 AA Champ
Chinese Championships.
… despite a fall on balance beam (full twisting back tuck). …
Yao Jinnan 56.701
Shang Chunsong 55.635
Zeng Siqi 55.335
Tan Sixin 54.001
Huang Qiushuang 53.535
Liu Tingting 53.534more on Blossom
It’s early in the quadrennial, but that Team score looks low. Even with harsh judging.
They have depth. 124 girls competed.
related – Arabian Punch Front – 2013 Chinese National Championships video and commentary
Pros
Funny word in Gymnastics – “Professional”.
“No Barriers Challenge”
… more than 100 gymnasts from around the world prepares for the Pro Gymnastics Challenge on Friday and Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa. …
The PGC will feature mixed teams of female and male gymnasts who will compete skill-for-skill in a “No Barriers Challenge” on Friday and “USA vs. the World” on Saturday. The event, which is taking place at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena, will be televised on ESPN2 on May 20, 21 and 22.
read an interview with competitor Kylee Botterman Kolarik
Check The Pit – social media round-up
Chellsie Memmel – what’s the big deal?
At age-24, Chellsie’s competing the Pro Gym Challenge this weekend.
I’ve noticed that some younger fans don’t know much about her.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Fierce. Fearless. Competitive. Tough. Super difficulty.
And the fact that she simply refuses to quit. Ever.
A legend.
via GymFever
Mikulak – Tkachev + front
Sam Mikulak is interviewed on this week’s GymCastic.
I’d posted this clip before. But it’s worth watching again.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
The only other gymnast I’ve heard of try that release was Cade Raggio.
2012 Olympic vault finalist and two time NCAA Champion, Sam Mikulak takes us through the thrills of being raised by collegiate gymnasts, competing with two broken ankles, fast food runs, keeping his NCAA eligibility after London, his love life, J.O. rivalries, his gymnastics heros, the best thing a fan ever did for him, advice to young gymnasts, and the deets on his skill upgrades!
You can follow him on Twitter: @SamuelMikulak
Facebook.com/SamuelMikulak
Episode 32: Sam Mikulak & 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships
One of the best episodes, yet. I particularly liked the interview with USAG’s Scott Bregman.
most difficult dive ever
… No, not one of the disasters on reality TV. 🙂
This is Victor Minibaev off 10m.
Back 2 1/2 with 3 1/2 twists in pike.
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(via Diving News on Facebook)
what’s happening at Missouri?
Rob Drass, after 14 years, resigned following a tough season in the SEC, missing Regionals.
Jennifer Green is interim Head Coach.
Now the club training in the same facility, Tiger Academy Gymnastics, has been asked to leave.
Serious shake-up.
Update – former Michigan assistant coach, Shannon Welker, has accepted the position of Head Coach.
CONGRATS
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