Congratulations to the new Olympic All Around Champion in Women’s Gymnastics – Gabby Douglas! I honestly can not wait to see the coverage of the meet this evening in prime time since I was away from my desk and had to “watch” this epic competition unfold before my eyes on … [Read more...]
On the Scene At the Olympics: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Please join me in welcoming a guest post from Laura, who was lucky enough to score tickets to the Olympic women’s gymnastics team competition yesterday. (Are you jealous? I am!) She has also forgotten more than I will ever know about gymnastics. Thanks, Laura! What is the hardest aspect of … [Read more...]
Congratulations Team USA on Olympic Team GOLD!!!
The Fab Five were golden today, putting up solid routines on all four events to solidly win the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal in the Women’s Gymnastics Team Competition!! And believe it or not, that is only the second time in history the USA has won team gold in the Olympics for the … [Read more...]
My Favorite London 2012 Moments - Elizabeth Tweddle Qualification Bars
Two days into the 2012 Olympics and there have already been so many surprises, upsets, drama and memorable moments! I decided in order to be able to easily find these moments again quickly, I will just do a quick post and link to the headline, video or photo as I find it. Twenty seven year old … [Read more...]
Olympic Gymnast Jordyn Wieber in ATT’s My Journey
You’ve heard the saying, “it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey,” right? In AT&T’s My Journey video series they feature seven US Olympians who are competing right now in London and give you a little insight in to their Olympic journey since … [Read more...]
Jordyn Wieber Shut Out of Olympic All Around Due to Two Per Country Rule
There are advantages and disadvantages to being part of a team so strong that it is nearly impossible to determine who its star is. This is the position the United States Women’s Gymnastics Team finds itself in today. On the one hand, the three gymnasts (Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman and Gabby … [Read more...]
London 2012 Olympic Preview: Guide to Gymnastics
(This is part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. Consider it your Cliff Notes for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) London 2012 Details Venue: North Greenwich Arena. The 20,000-seat venue will host artistic gymnastics, … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the 2012 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team
Oh what a Trials!! Day 1 left me wondering what was up with the US women on Bars and Beam and Day 2 was such a nailbiter full of ups and downs it was amazing! Congratulations to the 2012 Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team: Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas Jordyn Wieber McKayla … [Read more...]
Who Will Make The USA Gymnastics Olympic Team in 2012?
The question as to which gymnasts will be on the 2012 Olympic team for the USA is still to be decided – with Visa National Championships and the Olympic Trials still weeks away – however, if you take a look at the album USA Gymnastics recently posted on Facebook in conjunction with the … [Read more...]
Gabby Douglas: The Real Star of the AT&T American Cup
Going into this past weekend’s AT&T American Cup all eyes were on Jordyn Wieber – you know, 2012′s “IT” girl according to the media – but by the end of the meet all you could hear was the name Gabby Douglas. Why? Because Gabrielle Douglas was only supposed to … [Read more...]