Ellie Black interview

“80, 90 percent of the days are going to be hard.”

Black’s strength is something she had leaned into, often sharing videos on social media of intense strength workouts with the hashtag #grind. …

… They’re not going to be super enjoyable. But it’s what you do on those days that make the good days.”

Olympic Channel

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Noémi Makra retired

Noémi, now age-23, had been on the Hungarian National team since 2012.

She announced her retirement on Instagram.

Noémi finished 14th AA at 2013 Worlds.

Click PLAY or watch her 2013 FX on YouTube.

2020 – Gymnasts for Change

The goal:

“Ethical, athlete-centred gymnastics, built on trust, fairness and respect.”

gymnastsforchange.com

Click PLAY or watch Claire Heafford and Tracey Grant on YouTube.

It seems change is real. Slowly but hopefully surely.

Mental cruelty from coaches no longer tolerated.

fantastic, unique MAG skills

MrBulletPig is BACK.

Gabriel Hannah from the U.K.

He doesn’t post often, but when he does … it’s EPIC.

Guaranteed to include MAG skills you’ve never seen before.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

should NCAA cancel 2021?

Sadly, the answer is yes.

It may still be cancelled. Or competitions may yet all go virtual.

January will be the worst month yet for infection rates.

We still don’t know for sure the long term consequences of getting COVID-19. Some suffer heart problems, for example.

I’m wondering if we have years of lawsuits to come. Current College gymnasts suing their former Universities because of medical issues from this season.

Emily Minehart:

related – Daniel Rothwell – Sport Over Safety? The Tough Choice for College Gymnastics This Season