WOGA Classic Live Blog
The international session of the WOGA Classic starts at 7pm ET/6pm CT. There are also some NCAA meets going on but I'll do my best to share what's going on at the WOGA Classic. I'm probably not going...
View ArticleGymnastics Injuries Jan-Mar 2015
I was hesitant in continuing this injury list because it's depressing to put it simply. However, I've decided to continue (at least through this quadrennium) to see if we get any interesting data and...
View ArticleAt the Ranch: Senior National Team
Alyssa BaumannPhoto Credit: USA GymnasticsIt's crazy to think that a month has already gone by and the athletes are at camp again! USA Gymnastics uploaded videos of the National Team members at the...
View ArticleSabrina Vega: Back at Camp
Sabrina VegaPhoto Credit:: USA GymnasticsSabrina Vega was a member of the 2011 gold medal winning World Championship team for the USA. After much success as a junior, she was able to continue that...
View ArticleNastia Liukin Cup Delayed Live Blog
Alicia BorenPhoto Credit: USA GymnasticsDelayed pseudo-live blog of the Nastia Liukin Cup. I think it's great that we end up with some future elites and future Level 10 champions at this compeition so...
View ArticleGinnaste: Vite Parallele - MTV Series on Italian Gymnasts
Ginnaste: Vite Parallele (Gymnasts: Parallel Lives) is about to start it's third series on MTV Italia. The previous protagonist of the series, Carlotta Ferlito, has stepped down from her role in the...
View ArticleJordyn Wieber Announces Retirement
Photo Credit: Dan Johnson PhotographyThe 2012 Olympic Team Champion Jordyn Wieber of the USA has officially announced her retirement. At the age of just 13 years old, Wieber won her first major...
View ArticleRecently in Training
I've been slacking guys.Maggie Nichols is working a full in on beam. She won't be going to Italy to allow herself more time to heal from her knee injury and also for skill development. Looking forward...
View Article10 Questions with British Coach Nick Ruddock
Nick RuddockPhoto Credit: Sports2VisualsNick Ruddock is a former gymnast that has worked his way from recreational coach to Great Britain's Women's Junior National Coach. During his time as head coach,...
View ArticleGymnastics Injuries Apr-Jun
Yao Jinnan does rehab after shoulder surgery in the USAUnfortunately, we're approaching that point in the year when the injury list is growing. Sad news for Sabrina Vega fans is that she needed another...
View ArticleRecently in Training
Megan Roberts (CAN) at Intl GymnixPC: internationalgymnix.caWow! I haven't done it since March. Think I thought things (tongue twister!) would die down because the season picked up but no chance!Megan...
View ArticleFunny Things Around the Gymternet Jan-Apr 2015
Some funny things from around the gymternet. No one was hurt in these videos! They're just funny gymnastics bloopers and remind you how difficult some things are or how quickly they can go wrong.Gym...
View ArticleThis Week in Training: Euros Motivation
Edit by whipwhipdoublearabianEuropean Beam Bronze Medalist Claire Martin is working on upgrades. She's working a double front as an uneven bar dismount and... wait for it... she's working a front...
View ArticleFaehn Resigns, Rowland's Reign Begins
Photo Credit: Mark AlmondI'm still trying to wrap my head around the changes that have happened since they came on so suddenly and still don't really make sense to me.Well, there's Greg Marsden's...
View ArticleThis Week in Training: Fine Wine Edition
I've started to make "This Week in Training" bimonthly just to make sure I can blog some other things and don't spend my whole time compiling social media videos.WAGPeng Peng Lee is working her way...
View ArticleVolunteering Adventures at FITC 2015
I am thrilled to have a report on the Flanders International Team Challenge by Marijn who was at the event as a volunteer.-----------------------------------There’s a first for everything. I was a...
View ArticleThe Stars of the First European Games
Photo Credit: sportgymrus.ruEdited by meThe 1st European Games were held in Baku, Azerbijan in an arena that was specifically constructed with the success of future Azeri gymnasts in mind. The format...
View ArticleGymnastics Injuries Jul-Sept
I wasn't sure what to highlight in this quarterly post and I looked at the list. The one that made me a little sad for this year's international season and for the lead up to the Rio Games. Brazilian...
View ArticleStunning Leotards at the 2015 Secret Classic
The Secret Classic is the start of the competitive season in the United States and with it comes some fabulous leotards. Here were some of my favorites from both junior and senior sessions and both...
View ArticleWorld Championship Predictions 2015: August Edition
edit by shawnjohnsonpassionPrior to the US domestic season, I tried to come up with my Worlds team and see how it would change through the season and comparing it with the final result. I've decided to...
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