Archive | January, 2012

Illini Post Huge Numbers on High Bar to Upend Top-Ranked Sooners

Illini Post Huge Numbers on High Bar to Upend Top-Ranked Sooners

The last weekend of competition before Winter Cup produced plenty of men's gymnastics action throughout the country. The weekend's biggest draw featured a tri-meet between top-ranked Oklahoma, 2nd-ranked Illinois and 7th-ranked Michigan. Before a big crowd in Champaign, the host team did not disappoint. The Sooners were up by almost 4 points heading into the last rotation, and that's where the Illini posted crushing 1-2-3 numbers on [...more]

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Sean Senters is Back…

Sean Senters is Back…

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Paul Hamm’s Tough Road Back to Glory

Paul Hamm’s Tough Road Back to Glory

International Gymnast yesterday posted a spirited article by Ward Black about Paul Hamm. Black lamented the lack of USAG press coverage about Hamm's upcoming appearance at Winter Cup. Compounding the challenge of generating earned media for Winter Cup is that it's once again being held on Super Bowl weekend. Also making a comeback to the big stage at Winter Cup is [...more]

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Oklahoma Leaps Back to the Top in NCAA Men’s Gymnastics

Oklahoma Leaps Back to the Top in NCAA Men’s Gymnastics

Another busy weekend in the college ranks. The day's best battle was Michigan hosting top-ranked Penn State. The two teams were neck & neck after four events, and it came down to PB and HB. The Wolverines' Syque Caesar spearheaded his team's 1.45 point victory on PB with a 15.40, and added a 14.70 on HB to add a cushion to the final margin... 340.30 to 338.45. Caesar also added a 14.80 on FX and a 14.70 [...more]

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Opening Weekend of 2012 Men’s Gymnastics – Recap

Opening Weekend of 2012 Men’s Gymnastics – Recap

The 2012 Men's Gymnastics season is officially underway, with a full slate of NCAA action and some prominent club invitationals. The college MAG action was actually a mixed bag, especially due to many gymnasts sitting out either to injury or because of the upcoming Winter Cup. Those who did compete, mostly did so on a few events. However, among the notables competing AA, Illinois freshman CJ Maestas turned in [...more]

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Kohei!

Kohei!

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StickItMedia Exclusive Interview:  Dmitri Belanovski

StickItMedia Exclusive Interview: Dmitri Belanovski

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy, in West Allis, WI, is one of the top men’s club programs in the country. Their optional program had five boys place in the Top 36 at JO Nationals this past May. One of these young men, Dmitri Belanovski, has been a perennial top all-arounder and Junior National Team member. If the last name sounds familiar, it’s because his father [...more]

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