IOC assisting Ukrainian athletes

Ukrainian civilians are being killed.

It’s too dangerous for many Ukrainian athletes to train at home.

Kristen White Utah State Head Coach

… Kristin White has been named the head gymnastics coach, replacing Amy Smith, who is the new gymnastics coach at Clemson. …

“With all of her attributes: from being an All-American gymnast at Oklahoma, to coaching at the club level, at Oklahoma, Iowa State and at Arizona State, combined with her positive personality, made her our clear-cut choice from an outstanding pool of candidates. …”

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Hristakieva (Def) on Bars

It’s extremely difficult to keep form on this skill — especially on regrasp.

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On Men’s H Bar, the skill is named for Jacques Def, ’84 Olympian from France.

Parkour at the World Games

The World Games are something of an Olympics for non-Olympic disciplines.

World Games 2022 are scheduled for Birmingham (USA) 7-17 July.

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Dana Duckworth leaves Alabama

Surprising since the team has been doing so well. And is #1 in recruiting in some polls.

Duckworth spent over 20 years on the Crimson Tide coaching staff, serving as head coach, assistant coach and volunteer assistant coach. …

Gina Quinlan will serve as interim head coach until a replacement for Duckworth has been named. A national search will begin immediately for the Crimson Tide’s next head coach. …