415: American Cup of Coronavirus

GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

COVID-19 NEWS

Jesolo is officially canceled, Qatar has instituted a quarantine period, Vanessa Ferrari JUST got out of Italy in time, Colin Van Wicklen has withdrawn, and the FIG told USAG to wash its hands. We're diving right into the disease news and how this affects Olympic qualification.

AMERICAN CUP

• We discuss Morgan Hurd's glorious return to her rightful place atop the podium, the DAMN BARS breaking, Jennifer Gadirova emerging as the future of all that is right and good, Ellie Black being the most delightful person, and...sigh...Giorgia Villa.
• Jessica delivers our annual Rage-o-Meter response to the NBC commentary
• Sam Mikulak hit 6-for-6 and won, plus the best opportunities for comedy in the men's field

INTERVIEW

Jennifer Iacopelli author of Break The Fall

MEET NEWS

• The US women swept Gymnix, and MyKayla Skinner won gold on bars (BARS)...though maybe with the wrong D score...oopsies
• Emily Lee tore her fingernail off and needed stitched but still gymnastics-ed all over the place
• Jessica really enjoys MyKayla Skinner's YouTube channel
• Long Island University is adding a women's gymnastics team for the 2021 season
• Trinity got her 10.000 on floor
• And we choose our way-too-soon Olympic teams following American Cup

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