European Gymnastics Podcast – episode 2

A new MUST LISTEN for Gymnastics coaches.

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In episode 2, Olly Hogben and Blythe Lawrence are joined by Darja Varfolomeev (GER, Rhythmic Gymnastics), Céline Van Gerner (NED, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics) and Dora Hegyi (HUN, Aerobic Gymnastics) as we discuss the following topics:

  • Competition season kicked off with the World Cup series, the 2025 European ‘Gymnasts of the Year’ are crowned and … can you guess the floor music playing while Blythe recaps the headlines?
  • Join our club as we have a ball with the Olympic Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics Darja Varfolomeev! The German star talks about the importance -and weight- of her Olympic title, the support of the audience, her ability to focus during competitions and her new routines. Exciting!
  • A trip down memory lane with Céline Van Gerner and her iconic Cats floor routine. After winning the Dutch first ever team medal at the 2018 European Championships, following a rollercoaster week, Van Gerner put up an incredible show in the floor final, giving the audience the full-on Cats experience including special make-up, hairstyle and theatrical moves, orchestrated by the experiences of Daymon Jones on the show.
  • We’ll journey through the world of Aerobic Gymnastics with our guide Dora Hegyi’s 5 things you should know about Aerobics! This Hungarian Champion lives and breathes Aerobics and with all her explanations, you’ll be an expert in no time.

Jordan Chiles & Paris Hilton at New Vibe Gymnastics

Yep. Paris tries some gymnastics. 😀

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World Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Newsletter – March 2026

  • Clarifications of the Code of Points 2025 – 2028
  • Clarification of the Youth Competition Programme
  • Personal equipment permitted on the Field of Play
  • Judges educational material
  • Updated Code of Points and Help Desk
  • WAG Code of Points 2025 – 2028 updates
  • New elements – January to December 2025
  • Table of elements
  • Symbol charts
  • List of names
  • 2025 World Championships Report (Jakarta)
  • 2025 Junior World Championships Report (Manila)
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2026 Nissen-Emery Award finalists

For top Senior in the NCAA.

Fuzzy Benas,

Asher Cohen,

Asher Hong,

Fred Richard,

Parker Thackston,

Ignacio Yockers,

Unyielding Pursuit of Parallel Bars Perfection

Coaches wonder HOW and WHY Chinese gymnasts are so good on Parallel Bars.

Technique even more important than difficulty.

Another excellent post by zhoxxyy breaks it down:

Parallel Bars: China’s Legacy of Perfection

The Chinese men’s gymnastics team exemplifies unparalleled excellence on parallel bars, achieved through rigorous training, refined techniques, and a deep-rooted philosophy focused on mastery and artistry. Their legacy reflects a continuous evolution, consistently setting the gold standard in this discipline.

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Jordan Chiles’ 10.0 Bars

Jordan Chiles’ at Stanford—her sixth 10.0 of 2026 and 17th in her NCAA career.

Click PLAY or watch her 10.0 at Stanford 3 years ago on YouTube.