Covergirl Suni Lee

synchro Beam

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“Marta” or “Martha”

When unsure of a name, I typically use the Wikipedia spelling — which is Márta in this case.

The simplest way to explain it, both “Martha” and “Marta” are correct spellings of her name. “Martha” is how her name is spelled in America, while “Marta” was her original name in Europe. This difference wasn’t a change forced upon Martha, but a change Martha herself openly embraced. …

When Did Marta Karolyi Become “Martha?”

National Letter of Intent DAY

To review:
NLI = National Letter of Intent

The National Letter of Intent is a document signed by future college athletes confirming their intent to attend and compete for a particular school. Signing the NLI signals the end of the recruiting process—i.e., all other schools must immediately cease recruiting that gymnast. The NLI is accompanied by the athletic aid (scholarship) agreement. Gymnasts can’t sign NLIs if they are not receiving athletic aid.

Wednesday marks the beginning of this year’s signing period, during which schools will finally reveal to us which gymnasts have signed on to join their programs for the 2023 competitive season (and some for the upcoming 2022 season). …

Balance Beam Situation

Click through to see updates of who signed where. Spencer is adding names as they are released by NCAA teams.

Lilly Lippeatt to LSU

Kyra Cato (Canada) to San Jose

Nile Wilson – ‘My Story’

I’m looking forward to Nile’s autobiography.

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Simone’s YDP

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Emma Slevin (IRL) – Floor

Best ever AA finish at Worlds for Ireland. Congratulations to Emma and everyone at Renmore Gymnastics in Galway.

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