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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
American Gymnast – Fueling the Flame
As we are approaching another Olympic year (only 363 days from today until the Opening Ceremonies in Rio!), I started thinking about all the gymnasts around our country training to [...]
Russian Resurgence!
Perhaps the loudest statement made at this week’s European Championships in Montpellier, France was made by the Russian women. This is by far the strongest this team has looked [...]
The First Quintuple Turn? Test Your Gymnastics Eyes
Is this the first quintuple turn ever attempted in competition? Check it out after her 2nd tumbling pass (starts at 39 sec): Marta Pihan-Kulescza Floor - 2015 Europeans EF I'm [...]
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 [...]
Biles Wows Arlington Crowd….Can Anyone Catch Her Before Rio?
I’ve decided we’re going to have to blindfold Simone Biles at her next competition to give the other gymnasts at least a fighting chance. I can’t recall another gymnast [...]
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. [...]
Price Increase Coming Soon. Order Now and Save
Coming September 1st, there will be a significant increase in prices on most all of our gymnastics equipment and mats. So, what that means for you is that if you have [...]
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. [...]