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248: London World Cup

248: London World Cup

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


248: London World Cup

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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IN THE NEWS In the news,  Spencer and Jessica chat about: USA Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Investigation: Gag Order lifted Dantzcher claims USA Gymnastics lawyers 'tried to dig up dirt on her sexual history and past boyfriends' after she filed lawsuit claiming the team doctor sexually abused her for years If you aren't horrified that the judge in the Nassar case hasn't recused herself, read this https://t.co/Ph3EtYvr7s Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's medical license revoked for 3 years Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar planned to return to clinic before inquiry ended IndyStar wins top investigative reporting award Head of SafeSport, based in Colorado, seeks to cleanse America's troubled Olympic movement U.S. Center for SafeSport has a phone line, 720-524-5640 By the numbers, the Dr. Larry Nassar case is worse than the Jerry Sandusky and Bill Cosby stories — put together.… The London World Cup Watch routines here. The E Score Beam Controversy Victoria Nguyen (7.166, no fall) Tabea Alt (7.066 with fall and overtime) Amy Tinkler (7.200 with grasping beam) Angelina Melnikova (6.933 with fall) Tisha Volleman (7.033 with fall) Beam Champ, Ana Perez make your connections, win with 13.233 (D:5.300 E:7.933) O'Beirne Code If you have to hang onto the beam with your feet while laying down, it's a deduction. Exhibit A. If you aren't compressed into a full pike position, if it looks like a missed toe circle, it should not get credit for a piked stalder. Exhibit B. The Sadness Ellie Downie and Georgia Mae Fenton injured. Liu Jinru hobbling around the arena the entire meet (VT rudi to crunch) Melnikova didn't do well, so she'll probably win Euros. Our Favorite Routines Ilaria Kaeslin has Dutch-envy on floor. Ilaria Kaeslin relevé on beam and general gorgeousness! Tisha Volleman doing straight jump 1/1 from side position  Alexey Rostov's "obstinant toddler" full turn choreography Japanse Championships Kohei Uchimura won 10th straight national individual all-around Mai Murakami stuck the *floor. WAG World Rankings by Score FX Mai 14.25 BB Eythora 14.85 UB Riley 15.05 VT Tie Sae and Andrade 15 flatAA Riley McCusker 56.6 (highest is actually Gabby Parea 57.225) GYMTERNET NEWS Our weekly roundup of the latest news stories from around the gymternet include: Aly Raisman follows in the footsteps of greats with tampon endorsement deal but manages to also be a hero and stand up for social justice at the same time.  Aly Raisman expects to keep Mihai Brestyan as coach  Komova might be training again, Russian names Euros team including Paseka! Eight new elements named, added to the MAG Code of Points FEEDBACK: Should Gymnastics Decathlon be a World or Olympic sport? Responses to USAG's question about calling law enforcement within 24 hours of suspected crime. A listener called her rep, who had no idea about Feinstein's bill Tanning Beds will kill you LEGISLATION: Senator Diane Feinstein introduced her bill (S534), read the text of the bill here and her press release here. Call your representative (find them here) to thank or tell them to pass this bill! To support the victims use hashtag #GymJaneDoe SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here. Buy one of our awesome shirts here. Club Gym Nerd April Giveaway  : Spanny Tampson’s Gymnastics ABC Book Email gymcastic@gmail.com  Subject line: Spanny’s ABC Book No need to tell us why, you want it, just email us that you want it. We’ll randomly choose winner on the last day of the month RELATED EPISODES 247: Progress? Plus NCAA Regionals, British, Jesolo 246: Kathy Johnson Clarke Regionals Preview 245: Steve Penny is GONE 244: Russian Nationals & Gymnix 2017 243: Senate Bill 534 242: Standards 241: The Pittsburgh Incident 240: Chalkography 239: Elite Canada, Reykjavik & NCAA Olympic/World Championship Team Members Competing in College Gymnastics in 2017 238: Maggie Nichols & KJ Kindler 237: Ruby Harrold 236: Dream Theme Floor Routines 235: Happy 2017!
Released:
Apr 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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GymCastic Podcast is a weekly gymnastics talk show. The hosts interview people who love gymnastics almost as much as we do, discuss the latest news, events and offensive leotard fashion.