409: Falling with Style

GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

OLYMPIC QUALIFIER NEWS

• The American Cup rosters are out. We delve into the crazy-deep men's field, some of the surprises of the women's field, and what this means for Olympic qualification.
• Jade Carey is going to Melbourne. How does this affect the race for the apparatus spots?

COLLEGE MEET NEWS

• Kensley went to Metroplex. She shares how loud it was (very) and observations from a civilian gym viewer.
• LSU/Florida was INTENSE: We break down the 10s, amazing meets from Trinity Thomas and Ruby Harrold, and the injury to Sarah Edwards
• Plus, Lexy Ramler got a 10 again, what not to do when someone is trying to vault, and Derrian Gobourne showed everyone how to fall
• Crack or Correct takes on the phenomenon that is Michigan home scoring

CLUB GYM NERD MINI-COMMISSION

• It's Jessica's dream come true: a commission about Cuba!
• We cover the highs (Artistic integrity! Originality! Annia! The Tamayo!) and the lows (federation mismanagement and funding issues) that characterize the history and legacy of Cuban gymnastics

THERE'S MORE

• Gymternet News: The latest in Russia's Olympic ban saga, Kristina Baskett, the NCAA doing something good (???), and various dumpster fire developments
• Feedback: We weigh in on whether the price is worth it for the experience of going to Olympic Trials
• We're Still Doing This?: The argument is back on about the 10.0 in men's college gymnastics

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FURTHER READING

• Week 4 Rankings January 27, 2020
• Things Are Happening – January 24, 2020 January 24, 2020
• The 10s of Week 3 January 21, 2020

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• 406: BRENNNNAAAAAAA!!!!