Utah peaking for Nationals

198.025 last weekend.

There are a LOT of teams that could end up in the final 4. Including Utah. It’s going to be thrilling.

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coach Mez Monckton

Back in February Nick Ruddock interviewed Mary-Anne Monckton at home in Australia.

Mez is one of the few elite gymnasts who always planned on becoming a coach. Today she’s already a Head Coach.

A fan favourite with the gymternet for her drive, her persistence and her visibility on social media, I highly recommend this audio episode. Mez is very eloquent. An inspiring young coach.

Growing up in the now defunct AIS, it was interesting to hear what she took from her elite career. And what she’ll change now that she’s the coach.

32-year-old Mom returns to Elite

Kristal Bodenschatz

Earning a spot will be tough because the United States has a lot of depth.

β€œAt this point, I can’t really say that I’m right with them,” Bodenschatz said. β€œI’m still trying to get out my nerves and get back into competition.” …

β€œComing back into the sport was a very big deal because I actually hated gymnastics,” Bodenschatz said. β€œTo find the love of it again is just amazing. It’s fun. I feel like a kid again.” …

β€œI feel like back then you had to be lean and artistic,” Bodenschatz said. β€œNowadays, it’s all about power.” …

WESA

Kristal Bodenschatz

SPOTTING Sam Oldham on Vault

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Gymnast with type 1 Diabetes

Paris Phillips of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack was diagnosed with juvenile Diabetes after her first semester at college.

Paris posted an excellent article on how she’s dealt with that medical challenge while staying in the sport. In fact, she was only off training for one month total.

Over the past few years Paris has been talking to younger gymnasts and people in sport who have been diagnosed.

Click through for the full story.

Personal #statement

(via Luba)

Doha World Cup MAG highlights

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Fabian on Vault …

Yep. He’s … back. πŸ˜€

That’s from the Superstars of Gymnastics (comedy) show.