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Alicia Sacramone competes on floor at the 2006 USA Gymnastics Nationals

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Wynn, Valdez Win US National Qualifier

Monday July 13, 2009
Ohio State gymnasts Brandon Wynn and Jake Bateman went 1-2 in the senior all-around at the US men's national qualifier held this past weekend. This was the last chance for men to qualify to US nationals, held August 12-15 in Dallas, Texas.

Jordan Valdez of Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics was the top junior in the all-around. The full list of qualifiers is on the USA Gymnastics website.

I've only found one video from the meet so far, but more must exist. If you find others, please post a link in the comments.

Motivational Quotes from Famous Gymnasts

Wednesday July 8, 2009
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Need a boost? Check out these inspiring thoughts from Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Svetlana Boguinskaya, Mary Lou Retton, and many more.

Plus: Submit your own favorite quotes.

Make It or Break It: Episode 3

Tuesday July 7, 2009
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Photo © Craid Sjodin / ABC Family

The third episode of the new ABC Family gymnastics drama is now online. Be sure to look for 2000 US Olympian Tasha Schwikert around the 5-6 minute mark! There's also a funny reference to Kerri Strug's vault in the 1996 Olympics.

The show airs at 9pm on Mondays.Watch episode three.

Crazy Vault: Full-Twisting Tsuk Double!

Thursday July 2, 2009
I just saw this video on GymnasticsCoaching.com and it's pretty insane. It's of an unidentified North Korean gymnast doing a Tsukahara double back with a full twist. Though he puts his hands down, it looks like he can make the skill. This video was from training, but it seems like it won't be long until this vault is competed.

Watch the video. (I wish I could embed it, sorry!)

I still get freaked out watching a lot of gymnasts' Tsuk doubles, so I for one, am a little nervous about seeing this one in a meet.

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