Women’s Finals…Post-Meet Thoughts
Just got back from the women's finals and wanted to post some immediate thoughts... First I'd say that overall this was a much better meet than Day 1. Although I [...]
The Top 12 Contenders For the Women’s World Team….Is There A Dark Horse?
Six male and female gymnasts will be selected for the upcoming world championships to be held in Glasgow, Scotland Oct 23- Nov 2, 2015. Tonight represents the final opportunity for [...]
5 Shockers From Women’s Day 1 at the U.S. Championships
1. Maggie Nichols Dazzles. We knew she was right in the mix after her extremely impressive performance at the recent Secret U.S. Classic, but would anyone have ever predicted this [...]
They’re Back! Olympic Champions From London Launch Impressive Comebacks in Italy
by Andy Thornton Here were "7 Takeaways" from today's team and all-around competition at the City of Jesolo Trophy meet, taking place in Italy this weekend: 1. Simone Biles [...]
Can Mustafina Challenge Simone Biles? An Event-By-Event Look
I think the old Mustafina is finally back. Ever since tearing her ACL at the 2011 European Championships, there’s been something missing from the 2010 world all-around champion’s gymnastics. Although [...]
So What’s The Verdict? A Projected Six-Member Women’s World Team
Although the field was quite small in this competition, I’d have to say I was still very impressed with the quality of gymnastics of the gymnasts who did compete. Simone [...]
Women’s Day 1 Wrap-Up….Always Some Surprises!
Simone Biles is the first female gymnast in recent years whom I would have no hesitation in calling the best all-arounder in the world TWO years in a row. We [...]
Chow’s New Secret Weapon Turns Heads – On The Radar for China?
So I’ve been away for a while again...a brand new job and brand new city in the last year have kept me quite busy. But I’ve quietly still been keeping [...]
Women’s World Team Battle – Some Key Routines For The Fourth Spot
Most would agree that Simone Biles, Kyla Ross, and McKayla Maroney have all but locked up three of the four available spots on the U.S. women’s world championship team. The [...]
Some Thoughts On Women’s Night One…Some Surprises in Store For Worlds?
Looks like Biles' near meltdown at the U.S. Classic was a fluke after all – she looked absolutely solid and confident on night one. Taking a little difficulty out of [...]
Maroney and Ross Shine At U.S. Classic…Full Thoughts On The Meet!
Kyla Ross looked very good and did deserve the title, despite not having a whole lot of competition (not to diminish Peyton Ernst’s outstanding performance). Kyla’s beam was solid [...]
Kyla Ross Full Beam Routine In Podium Training
This was just put up today. She’s now added the wolf jump after the punch front, which she does very, very well and which now gives her 0.1 in connection [...]