Sunday, 25 October 2015 20:57

World Championships Men's Qualifying Day 1

The Men's Team Preliiminaries are underway at the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow.  Japan leads the way, with China in 2nd.  Great Britain is 3rd, just ahead of Russia.  Link: Results
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Saturday, 24 October 2015 16:36

World Championships: US Leads Women's Qualifying

Despite several mistakes, the US women won the preliminary rounds of the World Championships.  They'll want to eliminate these falls in the next round, as the finals are 3 up and 3 count.  Simone Biles leads the AA, with Gabrielle Douglas in 3rd.  Biles qualified to the VT, BB, and…
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Friday, 23 October 2015 14:40

World Championships: Day One of Women's Qualifying

Russia took the lead after Day 1 of the Women's Qualifying at the World Championships.  Great Britain was 2nd and Italy was 3rd.  The US and China compete tomorrow.  The top eight teams qualify to the Olympics automatically, putting extra pressure on this event.  Teams that finish 9 to 16…
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Sunday, 16 August 2015 17:22

Day 4: P&G Championships, Men's Finals

The final day of the P&G Championships brought the men's AA final.  Former Michigan star and NCAA Champ Sam Mikulak won his third straight US Title in dominating fashion.  Donnell Whittenburg was a solid and consistent 2nd, scoring the same tally both days.  But, after that, the standings shuffled considerably…
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Sunday, 16 August 2015 17:14

Day 3: P&G Championships Women's Finals

Two-time World Champ Simone Biles won her third straight US title at the P&G Championships.  She did with a personal record score in the AA, eliminating the issues she faced on Day 1. In second was OU commit Maggie Nichols, followed by Olympian Aly Raisman.  Florida commit Bailie Key as…
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Saturday, 15 August 2015 13:38

P&G Championships: Day 2 Men's Prelims

Former Michigan star and NCAA Champ Sam Mikulak posted a big 92.0 to lead the Men's senior division on Day 1.  Donnell Whittenburg is 2.35 points in 2nd and former Illini Paul Ruggeri is 3rd, just a head of a large pack of contenders.  Former OU star Jonathan Horton showed…
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Thursday, 13 August 2015 21:39

P&G Championships: Day 1

World Champion Simone Biles leads the field after day 1 at the P&G (US) Championships.  She posted a total of a 61.1 after suffering a rare miscue on the FX (fall on full-in dismount).   OU commit Maggie Nichols was 2nd, ahead of Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas.  Olympian Aly Raisman…
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Saturday, 25 July 2015 22:52

Secret Classic: Results

UCLA commit Simone Biles won the Secret Classic, as some of the sport's biggest stars competed this Saturday.  Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas was 2nd, with OU commit Maggie Nichols third.  Florida commit Bailie Key was fourth, and future teammate Alyssa Baumann was sixth.  Utah commit MyKayla Skinner was 7th.  A…
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Sunday, 19 July 2015 21:05

Men's National Qualifier

15 senior and 6 junior men qualified to the VISA Championships this past weekend.  The senior qualifiers include several athletes with current or former NCAA affiliations: Chris Brooks (former OU) Colin Van Wicklen (OU) Jonathan Horton (former OU) Sean Melton (Ohio State) Eddie Penev (former Stanford) Hunter Justus (OU) Robert…
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Wednesday, 15 July 2015 13:14

Pan Am Games: Event Finals Day 2

The Pan Am Games wrapped up with Day 2 of the event finals.On the Women's side, Ellie Black of Canada wrapped up a dominant Games.  The veteran won both BB and FX to push her medal count to five, including three Golds.  On BB, Florida commit Megan Skaggs was 2nd…
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Tuesday, 14 July 2015 13:11

Pan Am Games, Event Finals Part 1

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The first day of Event Finals at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto are now complete.  On Women's VT, Cuba's Marcia Jiminez easily won Gold. On Men's FX, Guatemala's Jorge Lopez won the Gold.  Ex Michigan star Sam Mikulak won bronze, with the USA's Donnell Whittenburg in 2nd.  On…
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Monday, 13 July 2015 17:53

Pan Am Games: Women's AA

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To the delight and thunderous cheers of the home crowd, Canadian Ellie Black won the gold medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games, held in Toronto.  She became the first Canadian woman to win the AA title in 36 years.  Using a solid 58.15, she easily outdistanced runnerup Madison Desch…
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Monday, 13 July 2015 16:14

Pan Am Games: Men's AA

Former Michigan star and ex NCAA champ Sam Mikulak added another Gold Medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games.  It was the first gold for the US men in 28 years.  He edged Cuba's Manrique Larduet by just 0.05 points.  Colombia's Calvo Moreno won the bronze. Link:  USA Gymnastics
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Sunday, 12 July 2015 17:37

Pan Am Games: Women's Team

The United States won the team Gold at the Pan Am Games on Sunday, easily outdistancing the field.  Canada placed 2nd, one point ahead of Brazil.  Several NCAA commits and one former athlete were in competition.  The US was led by Florida commit Amelia Hundley, who placed 1st AA in…
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Saturday, 11 July 2015 19:35

Pan Am Games: Men's Team Final

The US Men won the team Gold, led by former Michigan star and NCAA champion Sam Mikulak.  He was 2nd in the overall AA rankings, behind Cuba's Manrique Larduet.  Brazil was 2nd and Colombia was 3rd.  Host Canada was 4th.  The US squad includes ex OU star and new assistant…
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