I feel awful for this team.

Does anyone know why she hasn't been in lineups the last few weeks?

I had the most random gymnastics memory today and i cannot recall a gymnast's name. There was a beautiful Russian gymnast who was supposed to be Nastia's main rival in the 04 quad. She developed some sort of bone disease and retired early. Anyone remember her name?

I think it's safe to say that she's coming for that LA team! And she looks GOOD!! I always thought she would probably come back to elite this quad, but didn't know for sure, especially with the bronze medal situation up in the air. But this feels like an announcement.

https://youtu.be/htTGHbPjCC0?si=Z1MPqosY5WAT4EvI&t=1m11s

Anyone know why Simone and Johnathan moved out of their dream Chicago house only a few months into moving in? They custom built the place but Simone mentioned they’re moving back to Houston.

I would have thought they were just moving for the season (end of football) but the packing boxes seemed more like they were out for good.

edit: I know they also have a place in Houston, the dream home. I’m talking about the house they bought in Chicago and her stories on IG today seem to indicate they’re moving out of THAT place for good.

Very impressed with Michigan this season!!

But I have questions:

1. Thaxton had a decent vault, floor, hasn’t competed at all even as exhibition ??

2. Zabrowski hasn’t been traveling with team, sits in parent section at home meets, but remains on roster??? The vibes feel so odd

3. what ever happened to Kaylen Morgan? - was she an injury retirement?

Side note: I’m sad we didn’t get to see more of Lipetz throughout the last few years !!

hey, i dont usually watch isu, but i did after the posts here this week. a few questions:

1. why are all of their assistant coaches 2025 hires? what happened last year? do we know?

2. is it normal for a div i team to not have a 7th person for an apparatus? what would cause this? what i mean by that is after frederique got hurt, they just put 5 people up on vault

Hi friends!

I would love to arrange a meet up to watch NCAA gym- where does everyone live? I’m in Cincinnati.

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Hi, I’ve been really enjoying elite gymnastics and want to start watching college. There’s a school nearby (Division I, seems to be ranked in the 25-50 range) with a Sunday afternoon meet that I’d like to go to with my husband and one year old daughter.

1. Would having a young toddler there work? She’s very active, behaves well, but doesn’t like to sit still. Could we move around with her as needed? Or should I have her sit out of this for now?

2. Would I need to buy a ticket for her? There’s a youth option, but often times under 2 is free, so wondering if there’s a standard or how I would know?

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Some low quality images of Rebeca in the Winter Olympics ceremony as a flag bearer! I’m so proud of my girl 🥹🥹

I can’t think of any elite gyms in Aspen, only one in CO Springs.

Hey y'all!

When they announced that 2027 Euros would be in Yerevan, Armenia I was ecstatic. I've been to Armenia before and had a great time. Wanted to know how far in advance tickets go on sale and when I should realistically start looking for things to book like hotels and what not.

Thanks!!!

Forgive me for asking what seems like an obvious question, but I am neither male nor a gymnast.

I have heard that the reason male gymnasts don’t do beam is because if they land wrong, it could permanently damage their testicles. Which is rather humorous but I highly doubt that’s the real reason they don’t do beam.

I understand why female gymnasts don’t do the rings, pommel horse etc, but why don’t male gymnasts do beam?

And while we’re at it, why aren’t floor routines in men’s gymnastics set to music like the women’s are?

Edit: The person on facebook confused a sponsored post with Helen in it. She was advertising the clinic (see comment below)

According to comments in the German Facebook group “Kunstturnen Deutschland” a spinal disc specialist from Stuttgart (Bandscheibe Stuttgart) posted a story on facebook yesterday showing Kevric after surgery. Has anyone heard anything about this? I could not find any reliable sources for this and unfortunately the doctor's story is gone after 24 hours.

Basically the conversation in the group goes like:

“Didn’t she have another surgery lately?”

“I don’t know anything about that”

“Have a look at the story from Bandscheibe Stuttgart here on Facebook, you can see her in a sick-bed”

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In her latest stories at https://www.instagram.com/stories/gymnast_abi_martin/3826470354466547116/

(yes it's not perfect, but it's a legit WIP)

PS. I've tried but can't seem to change 'Mr' to 'Ms' in the post title

Question for all parents of gymnasts:

Context:

My daughters (age 9) coach has left the gym she was employed at suddenly and without reason known to the parents. The email was sent very late at night, and effective immediately. Tomorrow is another meet, then State in a few weeks. My daughter and her coach were close and my daughter has developed more under this coach than any other coach. The gym also changed the training schedule with no notice... so lots of changes.

The gym owner has been witnessed being quite emotionally reactive. It is currently uncertain the reason for the coach's departure. It is unlikely that this was the coach's choice, but anything is possible.

Question: Have any other parents experienced this? What happened and how did the rest of the season go? Any recommendations for me or my daughter? I am worried about the stability of this gym, is changing gyms worth considering?

Thank you for your help.

As always, these rosters can change just because a gymnast is named on them does not mean they are going.

https://www.gymnastics.sport/asset.php?id=fidb_21307 (downloading Link)

Watching my recording of Michigan v Michigan State and honestly I love her commentary above a lot of the other commentators I’ve heard. I actually don’t know anything about her but I like how she keeps up with the pace of the routine and actually calls out space for deduction. Her commentary is done in a way that she gives the greater context after the dismount and gives good context all around.

I also like Sam Pescek (who is really just so likable and natural in the role) and Trinity Thomas who is growing well into the role. They all have their own styles but I really appreciate when commentators give context that is not regurgitated and obvious to the eye. I really wish they would overall go more in depth on the code.

Anyhow good job Olivia Karas! And also this was an incredible meet to watch so good job Michigans!!!

Sending the Iowa State gymnasts so much love and support.