Posted by: thecscore on: June 18, 2009
Ever since Vanessa Ferrari stunned the gymnastics community with victory at the 2006 World Championships, it’s been a tough road … Most recently, Ferrari underwent a short surgery to repair damage to her ankle. According to the Italian Gymnastics Federation, everything went well (see press release here). Since the Achilles was not involved, recovery should [...]
Posted by: thecscore on: June 11, 2009
From Blythe, Level-10 Kayla Williams. I don’t usually post about non-elite gymnasts, but this floor routine really took my breath away. Opening pass is a double layout, followed by a double pike. Plus a triple full as a side pass …. It is rare to see these skills performed so high and landing so upright. [...]
Posted by: thecscore on: June 5, 2009
Sydney Sawa and Anysia Unick came back from fifth place in qualifications to win the senior and junior Canadian Championships. Sawa performed decently on Day 1 on every event except floor, where she wound up with a devastating 10.050. Unick’s problems on Day 1 came on beam. Sawa was a member of the 2007 World [...]
Posted by: thecscore on: June 4, 2009
Now that Jade Barbosa is magically training — and planning to compete — one-handed, the Brazilian Gymnastics Federation seems to want her back, according to this Globoesporte article: Important points: Her wrist is “doing better” They were annoyed at her for gaining weight and not taking training seriously Georgette Vidor, team coordinator, has observed her [...]
Posted by: thecscore on: June 4, 2009
As Coach Rick points out, the senior turnout was not amazing at this weekend’s 2009 Canadian Championships. Qualifications were yesterday, with finals today. Actually, the senior turnout was so underwhelming that Charlotte Mackie, who only competed three events (no bars), may actually be competing in the finals. Meanwhile, Cynthia Lemieux-Guillemette goes into finals in first [...]
