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2024 U.S. Classic Recap

2024 U.S. Classic Recap

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast


2024 U.S. Classic Recap

FromGymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

ratings:
Length:
117 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Simone Biles won her gazilianth U.S. Classic alongside fellow Olympic all-around Champions: Suni Lee and Gabby Douglas. Jessica is joined by special guest, filing in for Spencer (who is back home!), is Paris 2024 gymnastics coordinator, Olympic and World Championships finalist assisstant coach of Brooklyn Moors, Denis Vachon. We discussed: 3:06 Denis talks about Paris Olympic preparations 5:02 Simone Biles told anyone attacking her family to "F*ck off" 9:45 Gymnasts on private jets marks a new era  10:56: What happened when photographer had their flash on as Simone did her triple double 13:11 Hypothetical rank all-around Olympic team if Classic was Trials 20:16 Signs of overtraining 23:06 Equipment was not the Olympic equipment 26:14 GymCastic live show and podcast schedule  29:41 Why Laurent is no longer standing in for Simone's double pike vault  32:04 Side by side example of Simone Biles superior vault technique 33:53 Konnor McClain's third place beam without a dismount and injury 36:19 Gabby Douglas excellent podium training, status and petition options after scratching post-bars 43:29 Are USAG rules discouraging all around 46:58 Rules update from Alicia Sacramone 49:43 How Denis handled athletes seeing injuries during competition 55:26 Shilese Jones' monster bars score, where it ranks for Olympic gold potential and why the construction is wise 1:01:06 Reining Olympic Champion, Suni Lee adding floor and winning beam with an easy dismount 1:07:08 Questions about routine construction vs limited skill options 1:23:20 Highest Scoring Team Machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post Kaliya Lincoln tying for second with Shilese on floor Why Tiana Sumanasekera and Dulcy Caylor impressed  1:26:27 Artistry Champions of the meet: Gabby Douglas, Nola Mathews, Simone Rose and Tyler Turner 1:29:02 Opportunities for Comedy presented by Adrian, Norah and Kieryn 1:42:39 Jordan Chiles on getting angry as motivation 1 :46:00 Gymternet News 1:37:12 Simone Rose and Jayla Hang on the extreme conditions they trained under in Colombia Jade Carey, Leanne Wong, Kayla DiCello, Trinity Thomas and the battle to round out the highest scoring team CLASSIC LINKS Immediate Post Meet Reactions: 2024 U.S. Classic Behind The Scenes: Podium Training 2024 U.S. Classic Olympic Champion Triple Header: 2024 Classic Preview Podium training montage here(be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there)  Photos galleries Full Classic scores Two Vault scores Highest scoring team machine from Emily Giambalvo at the Washington Post Will Graves story on "Simone Biles is not “cured.” Let’s start there. A cure implies finality. An ultimate and decisive victory." OLYMPIC LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A  Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum More goodies: GymCastic newsletters  2024 College & Cocktails menu (including mocktails, of course) GymCastic Fantasy Games GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even "tapestries" (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Hats: coming soon. RECENT EPISODES Behind The Scenes: Catchup with Scott Bregman  By The Power of Manila Esposito: European Championships American Gabby Douglas Classic NCAA Championships and Olympic Qualification Update NCAA Finals Live from Ft. Worth Behind The Scenes: Gabby USAG WTF Hana Ricna RESOURCES & CITATIONS GymCastic Fantasy YouTube Show  Spencer's Clickable Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest scores, D scores and World Cup rankings at The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from K
Released:
May 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.