American Gymnast Blog

Author:	Andy Thornton	Created:	Monday, June 29, 2009 9:09 PM
Andy's Angle will bring you expert insight and in-depth analysis on the hottest topics in the gymnastics world today, including your favorite gymnasts, national and international competitions, and controversial issues we all love to debate over. As a popular writer for the former Gymnast.com, Andy helped lead many fans through the ups and downs of the 2008 Olympic season with a very analytical approach to the sport. His blog is now back as a feature on American-Gymnast.com - just in time for the start of the next Olympic cycle!

Uchimura vs. Hambuchen vs. Horton...who is the real front runner for gold?

By Andy Thornton on Friday, September 25, 2009 10:42 PM

With the world championships just over two weeks away, let's look at an interesting analysis that compares arguably the top three men's world all-arounders - Kohei Uchimura, Fabian Hambuchen, and Jonathan Horton. You'll be amazed at some of the results!

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Recent videos of Fabian Hambuchen!

By Andy Thornton on Friday, September 25, 2009 10:29 PM

After a devastating performance in Beijing that left him with just one Olympic medal, Germany's Fabian Hambuchen is on a mission to reclaim his status as one of the best gymnasts in the world. Let's take a look at his most recent routines on all six events!

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Dragulescu looks ready to challenge for world floor and vault title...and watch two rarely done twisting passes on floor from another Romanian star!

By Andy Thornton on Friday, September 25, 2009 8:07 PM

One of the most powerful gymnasts of all time, Marian Dragulescu has made another combeback out of retirement to compete in next month's world championships. Take a look at his three routines from the recent Romanian nationals, along with a couple other Romanian powerhouses who may be joining him in London!

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Nine survivors remain!

By Andy Thornton on Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:14 AM

The field for the women's world championship selection process has now been narrowed down to nine gymnasts. Get Andy's take on the chances of a few of these contenders!

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Surprise changes to the men's world team!

By Andy Thornton on Monday, September 14, 2009 2:32 PM

Check out who's out and who's in for the U.S. men's world championship team. And check out some amazing workout footage from one of the young stars who will get his chance to shine in London!

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Some amazing routines we never saw!

By Andy Thornton on Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:48 PM

Check out a floor routine from Jana Bieger that you WON'T believe, the tumbling passes that first made Nastia Liukin famous, and a bars combination from Chellsie Memmel that she never competed again!

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The Men's 2008 Vault Controversy

By Andy Thornton on Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:57 PM

Perhaps overshadowed by the highly publicized women's Olympic uneven bar final, relatively little attention was given to the men's vault final in Beijing, which was equally spectacular - and controversial. Check out some of the most amazing vaults ever done and judge for yourself who the real champion was.

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Who will benefit from Liukin's withdrawal from worlds' contention?

By Andy Thornton on Friday, September 04, 2009 8:16 AM

Nastia Liukin's surprise withdrawal from consideration for the world team has opened the door for some lucky young lady to compete for a medal on the world stage. Will one of these two fantastic bar workers be given the chance of a lifetime?

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Awesome videos of Russia's world team contenders!

By Andy Thornton on Friday, September 04, 2009 7:48 AM

With four age-ineligible juniors, five women appear to be in contention for the Russian world team. Check out some of the amazing routines we will likely see in London!

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