Wow.
Makes her hard routine look pretty easy.
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Zapata II?
In general, MAG MTC has been more lenient on layout positions than WAG.
I’m guessing Ray will have this skill named in the Code.
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Morinari Watanabe or Farid Gayibov?
International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe is to face a challenge from Farid Gayibov for leadership of the organisation at its Congress in Antalya.
Gayibov, an Azeri who has led European Gymnastics since 2018, is Watanabe’s sole challenger for the Presidency. …
Two existing vice-presidents have put themselves forward for re-election – five-time Olympic champion Nellie Kim of Belarus, formerly the Soviet Union as an athlete, and Russia’s Vassily Titov.
China’s Luo Chaoyi will not seek re-election.
Greek Eleni Michopoulou, Qatar’s Ali Al-Hitmi, Margaret Ahlquist of Sweden, Syria’s Youssef Altabbaa and Suat Celen from Turkey are all standing to become a vice-president. …
The list of candidates can be seen in full here.
Inside the Games
Brody Malone leads Olympic trials
Barring disaster on day 2, you have to predict this Olympic team:
Brody Malone 85.250
Sam Mikulak 83.200
Yul Moldauer 83.650
Shane Wiskus 84.300
The bigger fight is for the +1 position.
Alec Yoder – 15.050 Pommels
Stephen Nedoroscik – 13.650 Pommels (fall)
Alex Diab – 14.500 Rings
Gage Dyer – 14.575 average Vault
Donnell Whittenburg – 14.525 average Vault
Related – Men’s U.S. Team Takes Shape After Day One Of Olympic Trials
Yul hits Pommels
One of the critical routines in the US Men’s Olympic team trials.
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Jordan Chiles documentary
This is good.
End of 2017 Jordan could have been another talented Elite dropping back to Level 10.
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Simone’s Beam double double
Kyle Shewfelt interview
The 2004 Olympic Floor champion will be doing Canadian TV commentary for Tokyo.
Nick Ruddock interviews Kyle on the Elite struggle, culture, coaching, purpose, finding balance and the importance of team
You can find Gymnastics Growth Show episode 53 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Kyle’s new book — make it happen — is a good read in the lead-up to the Olympics.
Gage Dyer – Floor
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related – ‘It’s nothing short of a miracle’: How OU’s Gage Dyer took an unusual path to gymnastics stardom (Feb 2020)
Donnell for Equality
Sending a message.
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