Shifting Teams: The Ongoing Quest for Rio
Article by Anna Rose Johnson. The World Championships in Nanning were a spectacular finish to the 2014 season. We certainly saw some awe-inspiring routines! I decided to take a look at the top six...
View ArticleNadia on fame, Karolyi’s and defecting
A great interview with Nadia. Watch it below or by clicking here.
View Article“Tumble”, tumbles
BBC’s pilot gymnastics reality TV show “Tumble” has bitten the dust. Whilst the main stream promotion of the sport of gymnastics that arose from the shows airing was excellent, the show never really...
View ArticleElite and NCAA Gymnast Training Updates—Part 7
Full Twist contributor Anna Rose Johnson recently caught up with some elite, Level 10, and NCAA gymnasts to discuss their training, future goals, and more. Alexa Al-Hameed, Becky Downie, Ida...
View Article#Blackmark – Doping destroys sports
Today the Irish Sports Council launched its new Anti Doping awareness campaign, #BlackMark. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the Anti Doping programme and promote the message of clean sport. As...
View ArticleCompetitors confirmed for Glasgow World Cup 2014
This morning British Gymnastics announced the line up for the upcoming Glasgow World Cup on December 6th. WAG Vanessa Ferrari (ITA) Erika Fasana (ITA) Rebecca Tunney (GBR) Ellie Black (CAN) Larisa...
View ArticleVideo: Bretschneider shows off H skill in Stuttgart
Germany’s Andreas Bretschneider debuted his new signature skill – double twisting kovacs – on high bar this weekend at the DTB Pokal Team Challenge. The skill was recently confirmed as a H skill by...
View ArticleSingapore’s Lim Heem Wei announces retirement
In a statement on the Singapore Gymnastics Federation’s website, top gymnast Lim Heem Wei announced her retirement from the sport of elite gymnastics today: I am here to announce that I’m officially...
View Article2014 Men’s Gymnastics: Evolution
A little later than usual, but here it is: my recap of the 2014 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China. Way too much great gymnastics for just 4 minutes of video but I tried to...
View ArticleJob vacancy: Waverly Gymnastics Centre, Australia
My friends at Waverly Gymnastics in Australia have been in touch regarding 3 vacancies they currently have for an ALP 4-10 National Stream Senior Coach, an ALP Woman’s Gymnastics Squad Coach and a...
View ArticleArtistic Brilliance – Vanessa Atler
By Anna Rose Johnson I frequently watch old competitions; I find it very refreshing and enjoyable. Earlier this month I was watching the 1998 U.S. Championships, and I was struck by one routine in...
View ArticleUSA Gymnastics Coverage Plans for 2015
USA Gymnastics has been increasing their media presence in gymnastics over the past few years, due in great part to the work of Scott Bregman, their Director of Content and Communications. According to...
View ArticleRising stars of British Gymnastics – Class of 2020
British Gymnastics has released a video on their YouTube Channel, the rising stars of British Gymnastics – class of 2020. GB has some fantastic talent coming through.
View ArticleRhys McClenaghan EYOF funding campaign
We received this press release today from Pledge Sports in regards to the difficult financial situation facing Irish and Northern Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Being involved in gymnastics in Ireland...
View ArticleThe Raisman and Douglas Comebacks: An Intriguing Turn of Events
By Anna Rose Johnson Last month, I was looking at the list of U.S. women who have FIG licenses. Gymnasts who haven’t competed in some time (such as Jordyn Wieber and McKayla Maroney) have let their...
View ArticleAmerican Cup 2015 line up
Today the FIG announced the line up for the 2015 edition of the American Cup, an all around competition. WAG Simone Biles (USA) Jessica Lopez (VEN) McKayla Skinner (USA) Vanessa Ferrari (ITA) Ellie...
View ArticleElite and NCAA Gymnast Training Updates—Part 10
Full Twist contributor Anna Rose Johnson recently caught up with some elite, Level 10, and NCAA gymnasts to discuss their training, future goals, and more. Maegan Chant, Brenna Dowell, Elsa Garcia,...
View ArticleA look at the 2015 British WAG National Squad Teams
It’s January which generally means a lot of gymnastics nations announce their National Teams. Great Britain was one of the first to release their list of National Squads on December 19th. GB have a...
View ArticleElite and NCAA Gymnast Training Updates—Part 11
Full Twist contributor Anna Rose Johnson recently caught up with some elite, Level 10, and NCAA gymnasts to discuss their training, future goals, and more. Abby Allain, Whitney Cronin, Sophina DeJesus,...
View ArticleRhys McClenaghan – Pommels
15 year old EYOF hopeful 2015 Rhys McClenaghan performed this routine at the MAG Northern Ireland Championships this weekend. Coach, Irish international, Luke Carson asks “I have a question do you...
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