OT Artistic Gymnastics

[SL&AM]

Yeah but I also remember Meryl getting sick and having some kind of toe injury


Despite being a bunch of watered down gymnastics McKayla and Aly both got injured on the Kellogg's tour, with Mckayla requiring surgery I believe.

When Aly did it, she did the spring season after the Olympics. If Laurie or Simone decide to do it (in the Facebook feed Gabby said no, so I'm assuming she's not an option) it just makes more sense to wait until the spring


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I think a Spring DWTS makes more sense too. McKayla had extensive leg surgery after her fall from the bars during the tour, I don't remember what happened to Aly, but Jordyn was another one who I think also got hurt---or hurt herself worse than she already was in London.

 

[Nikki Moore]

TODAY: Zac Efron surprises Simone Biles, Final Five in Rio | NBC Olympics

This really was the cutest thing ever - it's so weird to see Simone get all flustered. I was grinning like an idiot watching this.

 

[cheerKT]

So, now that this is all over, what's everyone's prediction going forward? Which of our current elites will keep going right away? The US is losing a big number to college/retirement after this year.

The only Final Five girl I think will keep going immediately is Laurie, so she will probably go to Worlds next year. Ragan will probably keep going, and I think Ashton said she will. If they did, that would fill 3 of the 4 spots on Worlds 2017 (I think it's four, right?) Remember next year's Worlds will be an individual event only, no team competition.

 

[Pebbles49]

So, now that this is all over, what's everyone's prediction going forward? Which of our current elites will keep going right away? The US is losing a big number to college/retirement after this year.

The only Final Five girl I think will keep going immediately is Laurie, so she will probably go to Worlds next year. Ragan will probably keep going, and I think Ashton said she will. If they did, that would fill 3 of the 4 spots on Worlds 2017 (I think it's four, right?) Remember next year's Worlds will be an individual event only, no team competition.

My gut tells me that Simone will be back and definitely, Madison....But I can just be hungry, though!

 

[njallday]

Well we have Maggie and Brenna at OU, MadKo to UCLA, Baumann deferring Florida for a year, but rehabbing her elbow, and Skinner back to Utah so they're all out. Amelia Hundley and Rachel Gowey would be great, but I think they both start at Florida this fall. I think Desiderio might have another season before LSU? Simone/Aly/Gabby all taking a break/retiring. Laurie confirmed going for two olympics so she's in. Ashton and Ragan are both continuing.

I think that covers the entire current (as of 6/26/16) National Team.

Jazmyn coming back from surgery rehab soon. Riley McCusker, Jordan Chiles, and Morgan Hurd all currently on Junior National Team and aging up to seniors in the 2017 season. I see them doing some damage.

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

I don't follow gymnastics too closely so forgive me if this is a silly question:

What are Laney Madsen's chances of making the Senior National Team? I believe she turns 16 next year. She'd be 19 for 2020 Olympics (I can't get over that...)

 

[cheerKT]

My gut tells me that Simone will be back and definitely, Madison....But I can just be hungry, though!

I could see Simone coming back but taking the Aly/Gabby route of a year or two off. Madison is starting UCLA in the fall. Aly is apparently playing around with coming back, but I'm skeptical so we'll see. Gabby will be done and Laurie is continuing.

Going to be interesting to see what the juniors can do with the addition of Laurie/Ashton/Ragan. I think I will definitely follow NCAA more closely now with some huge talent entering this fall!

 

[cheerKT]

Well we have Maggie and Brenna at OU, MadKo to UCLA, Baumann deferring Florida for a year, but rehabbing her elbow, and Skinner back to Utah so they're all out. Amelia Hundley and Rachel Gowey would be great, but I think they both start at Florida this fall. I think Desiderio might have another season before LSU? Simone/Aly/Gabby all taking a break/retiring. Laurie confirmed going for two olympics so she's in. Ashton and Ragan are both continuing.

I think that covers the entire current (as of 6/26/16) National Team.

Jazmyn coming back from surgery rehab soon. Riley McCusker, Jordan Chiles, and Morgan Hurd all currently on Junior National Team and aging up to seniors in the 2017 season. I see them doing some damage.

I do think Desiderio has another year (maybe two), along with Ashton's training partner Emily Schlid. I think Nia Dennis has one more year before UCLA. How about Bailie? I think she's got another year before UF, so I'm interested to see if she comes back.

 

[njallday]

I do think Desiderio has another year (maybe two), along with Ashton's training partner Emily Schlid. I think Nia Dennis has one more year before UCLA. How about Bailie? I think she's got another year before UF, so I'm interested to see if she comes back.

True I forgot Emily! I went off of the current National team roster which doesn't have Bailie or Nia. I'd love to see both, along with Norah Flatley come back swinging. Unfortunately I just get the vibe Bailie is done. Hope I'm wrong though.

When I watched the juniors at P&G I was super impressed with Morgan Hurd, even though she didn't win. Riley has serious potential.

Maybe we'll get the whole MG Elite team on the worlds team? Laurie, Jazmyn, and Riley would be great.

 

[cachoi]

I don't follow gymnastics too closely so forgive me if this is a silly question:

What are Laney Madsen's chances of making the Senior National Team? I believe she turns 16 next year. She'd be 19 for 2020 Olympics (I can't get over that...)

According to her website, she just qualified as junior elite in February. She gets some hate on the gymternet but I feel like with what she's been able to accomplish so far, she could really be up there in 2020.

 

[ErinS]

So, now that this is all over, what's everyone's prediction going forward? Which of our current elites will keep going right away? The US is losing a big number to college/retirement after this year.

The only Final Five girl I think will keep going immediately is Laurie, so she will probably go to Worlds next year. Ragan will probably keep going, and I think Ashton said she will. If they did, that would fill 3 of the 4 spots on Worlds 2017 (I think it's four, right?) Remember next year's Worlds will be an individual event only, no team competition.

I heard Simone on CNN this morning while driving to work. She said that "they all were going to go on vacations because they are deserved and will get back to training " she said "2020 was very far away " and that she is "enjoying the moment now"

Her words were very deliberate and she made sure she didn't provide an affirmative for herself or anyone else for either staying or retiring


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[ErinS]

I think a Spring DWTS makes more sense too. McKayla had extensive leg surgery after her fall from the bars during the tour, I don't remember what happened to Aly, but Jordyn was another one who I think also got hurt---or hurt herself worse than she already was in London.

TBH I would be surprised if MaKayla Maroney did fall DWTS


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[njallday]

According to her website, she just qualified as junior elite in February. She gets some hate on the gymternet but I feel like with what she's been able to accomplish so far, she could really be up there in 2020.

If I were in her shoes, I think I'd be trying *really* hard to get really good at one event (while still training all around) with the new team selection rules for 2020. If you're not a perfect all arounder, it seems almost easier to qualify for a specialist spot. We'll see.

 

[SmileCat]

According to her website, she just qualified as junior elite in February. She gets some hate on the gymternet but I feel like with what she's been able to accomplish so far, she could really be up there in 2020.

I don't follow too much gymnastics, but why is she getting hate?

 

[russmin]

I don't follow too much gymnastics, but why is she getting hate?

The fact that she's a former cheerleader, starting gymnastics so late so she does have some form issues. But it's unnecessary and she should be commended the amount of natural talent to improve so quickly especially on bars.


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