tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post543842337824795528..comments2024-02-11T01:11:11.604+00:00Comments on Beautiful Gymnastics: Antwerp musingsBeautiful Gymnasticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-70370821501385014572013-07-16T17:58:13.745+01:002013-07-16T17:58:13.745+01:00Unfortunately it's not up anymore. I put it on...Unfortunately it's not up anymore. I put it on youtube in a closed group with a warning but it spread and that was that. I MAY reupload it but I cannot really broadcast it which is the problem. If you want you can email me and I'll tell you why, then I have your email if I put it back up.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-5063926592590193882013-07-16T05:15:08.909+01:002013-07-16T05:15:08.909+01:00Wait, is there a video of Simone's TTY? I need...Wait, is there a video of Simone's TTY? I need to see it, does anyone have the link?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-22606912352938454022013-07-09T00:45:58.643+01:002013-07-09T00:45:58.643+01:00Aliya's beam from Universiade! It was solid! h...Aliya's beam from Universiade! It was solid! http://vk.com/video175850425_165790615Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-27339013427049057522013-07-08T21:04:31.573+01:002013-07-08T21:04:31.573+01:00Wow! I was mad about the key routines missing as w...Wow! I was mad about the key routines missing as well! I wanted to see Aliya's beam, since it scored 15.2! I watched the FISU feed, which didn't show it. I watched a replay of the Russian Feed, which also didn't show it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-23476929466506089812013-07-08T13:33:18.805+01:002013-07-08T13:33:18.805+01:00Yes, although not today! It's 28 degrees- 82F-...Yes, although not today! It's 28 degrees- 82F- which happens about every 10 years here. Summers are a rarity and if it hits 21 degreed- 70F- it makes the news..not even joking.<br /><br />Also, I'm hoping for more videos to emerge. We only saw one subdivision and there were key routines missing even from that!Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-55219799015552595802013-07-08T00:18:58.095+01:002013-07-08T00:18:58.095+01:00Oops, I accidentally wrote that comment in the rep...Oops, I accidentally wrote that comment in the replies. Anyways, are you going to do a post on Universiade? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-25982767297719854912013-07-08T00:16:46.235+01:002013-07-08T00:16:46.235+01:00Hi Catherine! What are your thoughts on Universiad...Hi Catherine! What are your thoughts on Universiade?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-45021160254756607472013-07-07T12:28:17.330+01:002013-07-07T12:28:17.330+01:00She's reported to have 3/4 of events back. I d...She's reported to have 3/4 of events back. I do think she will be there, but able to really be fully strong and 2010-AA-esque on all 4 is another thing entirely. What's perhaps more of a handicap to her other than her injuries is her mental game.<br /><br />Alla turned senior last year. Her strengths are floor and vault. She was completely out of control (much worse than Biles at american cup) on her landings on floor at Russian cup, but she's better than that. She also has awesome turn combinations in training, though I think that video is on vk and not youtube. She crashed a vault at Anadia..nerves moreso than actual talent. So far she's scrappy but I think there's potential there.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-329673003913898492013-07-06T22:10:19.267+01:002013-07-06T22:10:19.267+01:00It's probably a pipe dream *sigh* . At the mom...It's probably a pipe dream *sigh* . At the moment I have serious doubts about Komova's ability to recover in time for worlds since we seem to have heard nothing about her training since the first injury report. In my mind, that would leave a team of Musty, Afan, and two specialists, who could be any combination of Grishina (bars), Paseka (vault and bars), Nabieva (bars and possibly vault) and Demy (beam and floor). My prediction in the likely event of an injured Komova, would be Musty, Afan, Paseka, Grishina. If Vika's healthy, scratch Grishina. I haven't seen any video of Alla Sosnitskaya, a youtube marathon is obviously in order.....<br />I also have high hopes for Shang Chunsong, Vanessa Ferrari, Elisa Meneghini, Asuka Termamoto, Noel Van Klaveren and Kyla Ross. I think it's shaping up to be the most exciting post-olympic worlds we've seen in recent memory, especially the AA final.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-91453486513639503062013-07-06T20:33:46.629+01:002013-07-06T20:33:46.629+01:00Nice blog name, and thanks. Demy is making herself...Nice blog name, and thanks. Demy is making herself into a permanent alternate I fear. She is stunning and I love her beam and floor but wow is she incredibly Huang Qiushuang-esque inconsistent now. We'll see how she does at Universiade but I've kinda learned not to expect hit routines. I think the team is too small for her, for that reason.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-77612013136149773672013-07-06T20:31:48.119+01:002013-07-06T20:31:48.119+01:00Oh thank you, I've seen a few linked but not t...Oh thank you, I've seen a few linked but not the whole bunch!Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-86185417953090447742013-07-06T06:08:46.883+01:002013-07-06T06:08:46.883+01:00Great post! I think most of your predictions will ...Great post! I think most of your predictions will turn out to be dead on. One thing I'm hoping for is Anna Dementyeva on the Russian team. We won't know until after the Universiade what kind of shape she's in, but she was once one of the most consistent Russian performers on beam, and might have a good chance of getting into that final.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-33913555950599019512013-07-06T04:09:35.725+01:002013-07-06T04:09:35.725+01:00catherine i think you're right about kyla lack...catherine i think you're right about kyla lacking in the dancing skills, but she's lucky she has that lean body to give the illusion of style and she IS graceful, which i still find beautiful to watch. i definitely can see why kyla would be considered boring especially as she doesn't seem to be upgrading, which would give her some more pizazz. i must admit i just like the kid and want her to live up to her potential and be known more as that 5th member of the fierce five.<br /><br />i would love to see ebee make a worlds team though, especially if it came down to her and brenna. i suppose their gymnastics are similar but ebee has more spunk somehow. <br /><br />it really is subjective though!mimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-68268509587122156412013-07-04T02:25:25.331+01:002013-07-04T02:25:25.331+01:00http://fangymnastics.com/2013/06/20/nationalele-ju...http://fangymnastics.com/2013/06/20/nationalele-junioarelor-i-si-ii-onesti-2013-scurta-analiza/<br /><br />I agree with you completely on the Romania situation. In one of your previous blogs, you said there weren't many videos of Rom. Nationals. If you follow the link, you can see some videos (don't know if you've seen them) of Iridon, Ciurusniuc, Teodoru, Peng, Blendea, and others at the meet. There are some videos on the page but also links to others in the text. The site is in Romanian, but links are clearly defined.<br /><br />Ocolisan is at the bottom of the page on beam. Like you said, there wasn't anything really special about her gymnastics...at least not for me. Solid, though. From the looks of things, her and Stanila really will be swallowed up like you said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-41641433665019345882013-07-03T20:21:05.323+01:002013-07-03T20:21:05.323+01:00That's so amazing! My parents would never fly ...That's so amazing! My parents would never fly me to a National competition. If I wanted to go to Worlds, it would have to be in California and they still wouldn't be willing to pay unless I used my own money. <br /><br />To watch prelims, I would have to skip school and download an IP changer. I've never downloaded one before, so I choose not to and am not allowed to skip school. The gymnastics schedule is not in my favor. Nationals are on my first week of school as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-72519740322117994112013-07-03T17:41:04.859+01:002013-07-03T17:41:04.859+01:00Ohashi could still verify her beam in September an...Ohashi could still verify her beam in September and be chosen. Simone's beam is currently 6.3, with an upgrade planned to bring it to 6.7..but it's not clear whether she'll do that this year. I don't think an American other than Ohashi can really threaten for a beam medal, unless Kyla's routine has gone up significantly.<br /><br />It's not so much that they're not being given this chance..it's the fact that they haven't been given any, at all, not even competitions that Iordache and/or Bulimar have pulled out of..not even Trnava, which Stanila was pulled from. They cannot suddenly improve miraculously with no real competitive experience. And they'll get swallowed up by Munteanu and the 2015 girls. It's a crappy situation. Yes, funding is certainly an issue but if they're not careful, they won't be able to make up teams at all if they won't give anyone other than the stars competitive experience.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-51761636931999410892013-07-03T17:36:21.687+01:002013-07-03T17:36:21.687+01:00Thank you!
USA- Dowell is one of the hardest graf...Thank you!<br /><br />USA- Dowell is one of the hardest grafters they have. Not that any of them slack off or anything, but really I think she'll do very well. Her and Ebee are very evenly matched and very similar. Interesting! McKayla will I think at least do vault at Classics, and be looking to add the rest for nationals. I don't see her as a viable AA threat this year at least, but vault and floor and with her experience, she has the edge over girls like Lexie. Ebee did fantastically in the world cups, so looking forward to her.<br /><br />Romania- there was footage of her training recently, but I think it was removed. She said herself around Euros that her floor is back but not vault yet, and that she lost training time due to college. I don't think she'll go on much longer than this year but I could definitely see her doing vault and floor this year at least. You're dead right about funding, but it comes after neither girl getting ANY chance before now to compete internationally (except Trnava for Stanila, which she was pulled out of). It speaks volumes that even for the meets that Iordache and Bulimar were pulled from, neither were sent in their place. They have zero motivation to keep training unless Iordache gets injured. They could have and should have sent Stanila/Ocalisan even just to tiny meets. They'll never suddenly be amazing with no competitive experience.<br /><br />Russia- Afan said before that she was not going to compete bars at Universiade (WHAT is the deal with her dismount? It's bizarre!) but I'd imagine if Mustafina is definitely not competing that might chance. Nabieva is doing AA I heard? Really must read up on what's going on. I also heard Paseka had added back floor, but she was never amazing there...but who knows. <br /><br />China- Huang Huidan is in the Huang Qiushuang school of flaky gymnasts. She hit and got one title because HKX made an error. She usually falls, and even though Tan Jiaxin and Shang Chunsong have issues with that too, I'd put both of them ahead of HHD on bars. HKX is not going to come out and say 'I'll retire after worlds' because that sounds incredibly up herself. BUT if she's in shape, wins the title and wants to go..I think she'll be there.<br /><br />Canada- They could choose not to send 4, because it's already such a floor-strong team. It would be great if they had a bars and/or beam specialist but they don't really. I'd send Douglas as she has a better chance of making finals I think, but I don't trust her on beam. Hofland to me screams 'helpful, team gymnast'...I don't believe she could make a final, without upgrades.<br /><br />GB- I thought they might send Niamh to Euros. The fact that they didn't said to me they're not going to turn around and give her a bigger assignment, even with Gabby out. After all, Euros had Rebecca and Hannah out, as well as the absence of Beth. But I think they'll maximise the chance of Ruby and Becky to make finals, and still have 2 in the AA.<br /><br />Italy- Meneghini did the AA at Euros and did very well. This I think will boost her chances of doing it at worlds, but we'll see. That really is just a 'best guess'.<br /><br />And you're terrified for vault finals?? What about me- I'll be sitting by vault! What if a produnova makes it to finals? Ughh the thought of seeing that live..<br /><br />I hope Giulia does not do the DTT unless she can nail it consistently. It sucked last year when she and Phan Thi Ha Thanh didn't make finals.<br /><br />Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-23671540291588760912013-07-03T17:20:24.065+01:002013-07-03T17:20:24.065+01:00Well, I don't think anyone will take the AA sp...Well, I don't think anyone will take the AA spot from Simone. Unless she is injured or performs exceptionally badly this summer. I do think she's a little inconsistent still, but not really enough to say 'no way'.<br /><br />She controlled her landings much better at Jesolo. It's the double double and the last pass are the issue there, and the last is getting upgraded. She could add a leap to the first maybe.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-50990359204719404442013-07-03T17:04:36.195+01:002013-07-03T17:04:36.195+01:00I'm going to worlds! Not the whole week, but t...I'm going to worlds! Not the whole week, but the AA and both EF days. Flights within Europe are extremely cheap so I'm taking advantage of any worlds that are within easy reach (western europe). Flights, hotel and tickets is about 330 euro which is really good.<br /><br />If BBC only broadcast prelims, then I'll see if I can watch them on the eurovision stream, which is europe-wide but no commentary. Then I'll either go back and watch the finals on that, or watch on the BBC website- which requires changing IP, but so worth it.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-71556828312050392052013-07-03T16:33:37.326+01:002013-07-03T16:33:37.326+01:00I think it would be too bad for Katelyn Ohashi not...I think it would be too bad for Katelyn Ohashi not making the team for Worlds (whatever the reasons may be), at least for the sake of the BB competition. Hopefully Kyla Ross or, why not, Simone Biles will be able to pose a serious threat to Larisa Iordache, as the Chinese Siqi Zeng and Chunsong Shang failed to do that so far. As for the two Romanian rookie seniors not again being given a chance to compete, I would't put it that way. Yes, it makes sense to give the chance to gain experience to somebody that is valuable and promising and not to use a world event for training sessions as the Olympic Center in Izvorani is good enough for training. Coach Octavian Bellu clearly stated earlier this year that "Stanila and Ocolisan are not yet ready to be medal contenders". For them, it looks like there is a long way up to the status of "medal contenders".<br />DondoČ™ Vasilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233474587247835488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-8203327884888909372013-07-03T15:10:33.672+01:002013-07-03T15:10:33.672+01:00I've not seen much of Brenna, to be honest. I ...I've not seen much of Brenna, to be honest. I loooove Ebee. I would pick Ebee and Kyla for AA. Simone is ace, and she seems lovely and her skills are exciting - but I guess I feel a bit about her like you feel about Kyla. Just don't enjoy her gymnastics AS much. Plus she bounces so much out of skills sometimes that I genuinely get a bit anxious! <br /><br />I'm glad I don't have to pick the team! - Annie<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-60389554450641983142013-07-03T15:00:44.487+01:002013-07-03T15:00:44.487+01:00My comment was too long. Here was the last bit:
...My comment was too long. Here was the last bit: <br /><br />I'm so excited for vault finals but also terrified! Steingruber tried the Tsuk double in Olympic prelims and fell and that's what cost her a chance in the finals! Does she not do it in prelims at Worlds to avoid the same situation? But there are actually lots of strong vaulters this year that she might not make it! Moreno's Tsuk 1.5 looks good but it's new and her Rudi is very hit or miss in terms of execution. Black had some troubles with her Rudi at Canadian nationals but upgraded to a beautiful Tsuk 1.5. What will she do?! Seeing Steingruber's name as a potential in FX finals makes me happy!<br />Arabian Punch Fronthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735831811715512825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-42328315196489935512013-07-03T15:00:13.930+01:002013-07-03T15:00:13.930+01:00I love all of these!
USA - I want to put Dowell o...I love all of these!<br /><br />USA - I want to put Dowell on the team but can't with 100% confidence until I see those upgraded routines in competition. Same for McKayla - she's looking amazing but will it be enough? Can we safely assume that Ebee is back to the form she was pre-injury? But I agree - barring injury, Simone is 100% on that team.<br /><br />Romania - They've been so quiet on the Izbasa front that I'm wondering if she's really training. I think everyone asks why 3 spots instead of 4 and forgets that these things cost money. For a program that's struggling, can't pay coaches, can't motivate a senior team (financially), it's hard to dish out the money for non-EF worthy routines. It's a double edged sword, however, because what incentive do these other seniors have to stay on the team if they're never to be sent anywhere? I think Russia is starting to realize that when they mentioned keeping the older athletes. They may never go to a Worlds or Olympics but at least they get international exposure and serve as motivation and competition for the other seniors.<br /><br />Russia - I think we can all agree those are the 4 that are going with a healthy Komova. I really wish Paseka was not, to be honest, but I understand her medal chances are higher. I hope Grishina can come back and reinstate this "troika" as Afan is quickly taking her spot as an AA-er and everyone seems to have more confidence in Afan than in Grishina. Paseka's performance at Universiade will help me decide how I angry I'll be if Grishina doesn't go to Worlds. If Paseka has a performance like Euros at Universiade and goes to Worlds, I may just be crying in a corner...<br /><br />China - mostly agree. I think Huang Huidan is a more likely option that HKX just because HKX has mentioned a September retirement for quite some time now. I'm curious who their team will be because although they have no new seniors, they had a lot of new seniors last year who just weren't ready in time and should be able to shine now. No one's really showing dominance like Yao Jinnan has but the potential is still there.<br /><br />Canada - Moors, Black, and Chant are locks. I think it will come down to Ella Douglas and Kaitlyn Hofland. Both have great potential but both are wildly inconsistent - inconsistent enough to make me think Canada would only send 4 athletes (again, for the financial reasons). Right now, I'm leaning towards Hofland just because she seems to have had more international exposure. She also has the "international lines" albeit a bit awkward at times while Douglas is a stronger gymnast but an excellent dancer that can spin like a top!<br /><br />GBR - Agree. Think I'd add Niamh Rippin to the list of potentials. Niamh will add diversity since she's stronger on FX I believe. Oh, how I wish Downie and Harrold could nail their bar routines! Imagine 2 British in event finals. Imagine 2 with chances of medaling!<br /><br />Italy - I feel like I only know Italy in passing but is Menighini a consistently better AAer than Ferlito to warrant the spot? Sadly, I think we have reached the end of the road for Preziosa. She was taken to the Olympics simply for beam where she fell in prelims and team finals. They have a good crop of new seniors and a strong crop of juniors waiting. Although Preziosa is a beautiful gymnast, the inconsistency and the comparatively lower D-score isn't helping her case. Barring multiple injuries to other competitors/Ferrari retirement, I don't see her making major teams this quad.<br /><br />Great post!Arabian Punch Fronthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735831811715512825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-55191606144770612802013-07-02T23:57:26.124+01:002013-07-02T23:57:26.124+01:00I agree with you. They shouldn't rush Musty un...I agree with you. They shouldn't rush Musty unless she's ready. It would be nice to see her just do bars because she doesn't need another injury. Aw, that is a shame.<br /><br />Yes, Classics will tell a lot. Even the consistent performers fall a lot. I think Nationals will tell a lot as well, but Worlds will really show the girls mentality and ability. For example in 2011 after the splat fest Nationals, the US girls hit everything in the team competition.<br /><br />Oh, that makes sense! I would love if Deng and He are going to Worlds! <br /><br />Catherine, are you getting footage in Ireland or are you going to watch a live stream for Worlds? In the US, it's delayed for about a week on NBC and I can't watch the stream because of school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-21976611401233684902013-07-02T22:29:10.754+01:002013-07-02T22:29:10.754+01:00Haha yeah, it does. I'm just not sure how can ...Haha yeah, it does. I'm just not sure how can she get her floor up to where it needs to be? She's not strong at tumbling, or twisting, or turns. Hopefully she can do something with it and balance it out with harder beam and bars. But...quiet now...I'm kinda of rooting for Brenna or Ebee to do the AA. Their execution certainly isn't the same but I just enjoy them more. I find Kyla stiff and dull and in her own way, just as bad a dancer as the other two. That still means I want Kyla to do beam and bars though. Awaits lynch mob...Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.com