I can’t stress this enough. Canada is doing something very right at the moment to be producing such a depth of competitive gymnasts after a a long period of relative scarcity.
To see this high a level of gymnastics in a competition where not a single returning Olympian was in attendance, and to be doing this at the very start of an Olympic quad is mighty impressive.
Canadian gymnasts are going to really have to fight for places on teams throughout the next quad, but this will only drive them harder to produce high level gymnastics. I cannot wait to watch this Olympic quad unfold for Canada.
The Professional Gymnastics Challenge is coming to the Lehigh Valley’s Stabler Arena on May 10 & 11, and airs on ESPN2 on May 21, 22 and 23! Check it out at ProfessionalGymnastics.com
Once again, the Kyle Shewfelt Gym Fest will be raising money for Right to Play. That’s an international humanitarian organization promoting sport and play to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world.
Inspired by Kyle, young Elijah Thompson decided to do his own fundraiser for the charity last year. And raised $2,245.00. So far. 🙂
For his efforts, Right to Play awarded Elijah a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.