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Kevin Penev was as surprised as anyone when he landed the best Vaults of his career and qualified on that apparatus to the Paris Olympics as an Olympian.
What Makes You Think has a new interview with Kevin on how that happened at Antwerp Worlds. And his life training in Bulgaria.
Kevin was the only gymnast in the Final not already qualified in some other way for Paris.
Therefore, he simply had to compete to get the ticket.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
The best graphics software in Gymnastics is ideal for Trampoline, as it’s so difficult to follow through such a large range of space.
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Every year KJ Kindler starts with an expectation that Oklahoma will win. Again.
All Things Gymnastics Podcast just posted a pre-season interview.
Once again in 2024, do NOT bet against OU. 😀
As expected, FIG will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes and their support personnel into FIG sanctioned events listed on FIG Calendar starting January 1, 2024.
Sadly, I anticipate FIG regretting this decision as it will generate public protests against Putin everywhere Russians compete. I expect negative headlines every day during the Paris Olympics.
Of course there are athlete safety issues, as well. IOC already has to protect Palestinian and Israeli athletes going forward.
It would have been better to continue the ban through the Paris Olympics.
Next best would have been to allow Russian and Belarus to compete without the complications stipulated.
All gymnasts/athletes of Russian or Belarusian sporting nationality must comply with all anti-doping requirements applicable to them, in particular those set out in the FIG Anti-Doping Rules.
Russia has already been found guilty of systematic doping. How is it fair that their athletes have not been subject to testing over the ban so far?
Read the FIG decision for yourself:
Note:
Nikita Nagornyy is Chief of the Main Staff of the All-Russia “Young Army” National Military Patriotic Social Movement Association. He’s instantly banned.
For those MAG who are inconsistent on the Honma, how about this alternative to fulfill the special requirement?
A powerful moment.
The Heisman Trophy winner 2022 was devastated after a 52–42 loss.
He went directly to the stands to sob in his mother’s arms.
Asked about his reaction after the Washington loss, Williams said it’s important to be himself.
“I’ve been an advocate for mental health, trying to show your emotions and express yourself, things like that,” Williams said to the Orange County Register’s Luca Evans.
“It’s something I’ve been doing since I was young and now, being on the national level, being able to try and share that awareness with the public.” …
Sports Illustrated
Concussion Ball is rife with toxic masculinity.
Caleb Williams is the opposite. Confident enough not to hide his emotions.
He was criticized by some dinosaurs. But I call Caleb a winner. Like Simone in Tokyo.
A new book from Kristofer Carrison, one of the greatest Cirque du Soleil performers. Now a coach.
…introducing “The Circus Professor’s Guidebook,” a groundbreaking curriculum designed to transform children into confident and skilled performers through the exciting realm of circus arts. …
With 60 games throughout the book, each chapter immerses kids in engaging exercises meticulously crafted to foster creativity and ignite their imaginations. From mime to clowning, each activity provides hours of immersive play and exploration, ensuring endless delight for kids and inspiration for instructors, parents, and teachers. …
Amazon
Click PLAY or watch an INTRO video on YouTube.
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