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Nominate NOW for BG National Volunteer of the Year
British Gymnastics - 7 days ago
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… the British Gymnastics National Volunteer of the Year Award . Let your volunteers know that you appreciate their voluntary work and regard it as Read more...
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Nominate Your Gym Favorites!
About.com - 20 Jan 2012
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About.com's Readers' Choice Awards start today. In gymnastics, nominations are being accepted in 12 categories: Favorite NCAA Team (Men's and Women's) Favorite Leotard and Grip Brand Favorite Gymnastics Club and Camp Favorite Gymnast Favorite Gymnastics Website and Twitter Feed ... Read Full Post
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Jordyn Wieber on Ellen
About.com - 7 Jan 2012
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The 2011 world all-around champion Jordyn Wieber appeared on Ellen yesterday, and the video is up on Ellen's YouTube channel. ( Watch it here .) There's a funny moment when DeGeneres asks Wieber if she secretly wishes the other gymnasts like Shawn Johnson would mess up in competition, and Wieber jokes, "Maybe deep down." And I'm so impressed that she threw a double layout off bars in the studio! Now that it's the Olympic year, expect the........................................................................................................................................................................
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Happy Birthday, Gabrielle Douglas!
About.com - 1 Jan 2012
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Gabby Douglas turns 16 today, and, on the last day of 2011, should also be nominated as break-out star of the year. Douglas -- the youngest competitor at this year's worlds ... Read Full Post
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Flashback: Cathy Rigby in 1970
About.com - 30 Dec 2011
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US gymnast Cathy Rigby became the first American world medalist ever when she won the silver on beam at the 1970 worlds. Though her difficulty is not comparable with the tricks shown today, the style and artistry she brings to her beam set is arguably better than today's. ... Read Full Post
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Kid Photos from the Holidays
About.com - 23 Dec 2011
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Full disclosure: I work as an editor at espnW.com. But even if I didn't, I'd still link to this cute slideshow of athlete pics . Two-time Olympian Shannon Miller is the cover girl for it, and current stars Jordyn Wieber , Bridget Sloan ... Read Full Post
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Who Will Win in London?
About.com - 29 Nov 2011
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We're still eight months away from the opening ceremonies in London, and, of course, there are tons of question marks right now: Will Aliya Mustafina and Rebecca Bross be healed ... Read Full Post
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Quick Chat: Jenny Hansen, Back Training
About.com - 22 Nov 2011
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NCAA gymnast Jenny Hansen won the all-around three years in a row in the '90s, and is considered one of the greatest collegiate gymnasts ever. Hansen is 38 now, and this super-talent is back in the sport, training and competing -- with an eye toward some huge goals: the national team, and maybe even the London Games. ... Read Full Post
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US Continues Winning Streak at Pan Ams
About.com - 1 Nov 2011
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The US program continued to dominate the Pan Ams, as was expected. Bridgette Caquatto took the all-around title, and won bars over teammate Shawn Johnson . Johnson was the defending bars ... Read Full Post
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