Archive - 2015

Significant changes are implemented in Romania, more than a month after the disaster at the 2015 Worlds.
2015-12-16
2 min read
Full Results for the Vault and Uneven Bars Finals at the Toyota International Competition.
2015-12-12
1 min read
Find here the final article in the “Glasgow” series, and a few more conclusions. We discuss GB, Russia, China and the US, among others.
2015-11-19
1 min read
These gymnasts just missed out on the “Best Performances” list, but they added real substance to the World Championships in Glasgow. They are the “Unsung Talents”…
2015-11-17
5 min read
Sometimes, there are gymnasts we love, no matter what. Even if they don’t win the medal or earn the title.
2015-11-15
6 min read
In the second article of this series we discuss the heartbreaks of the 2015 Worlds edition.
2015-11-12
2 min read
Taking a look at the stand-out performances in Glasgow, followed by the biggest disappointments and unsung talents. Come along with us!
2015-11-12
7 min read
Russia entered the World Championships as one to watch for several finals. A look at what they achieved.
2015-11-08
5 min read
Find here the results of the beam and floor finals of the 2015 Worlds event finals, second day.
2015-11-01
6 min read
Find here the story of the 2015 Worlds vault and uneven bars finals, in pictures, by Myriam Cawston.
2015-11-01
1 min read
A second by second look at the two vaults that decided the winner of the event final.
2015-11-01
1 min read
Find here the results of the vault and bars 2015 Worlds event finals, first day.
2015-10-31
5 min read
Find here the story of the 2015 Worlds all around final in pictures, by Myriam Cawston.
2015-10-31
1 min read
10 favorite things about Tuesday’s team final, by Lucas Carvalho.
2015-10-31
7 min read
Find here the results of the all around final at the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships.
2015-10-29
2 min read
Find here the story of the 2015 Worlds team final in pictures, by Myriam Cawston.
2015-10-28
1 min read
Team USA triumphs again, China wins a sweet silver, and Great Britain makes history!
2015-10-28
7 min read
Eef walks us though performance that helped the gymternet and see the light at the end of the code of points.
2015-10-25
4 min read
Find here intermediate results after subdiv 10 and pictures of the US, by Myriam Cawston.
2015-10-25
6 min read
Find here intermediate results after subdiv 7 and pictures of China and PRK by Myriam Cawston.
2015-10-24
2 min read
Find here a selection of pics by Myriam Cawston, as well as the intermediate results.
2015-10-24
5 min read
Find here a selection of pics by Myriam Cawston, as well as the intermediate results.
2015-10-23
2 min read
Find here the results and a few pictures from the opening subdivision of the day.
2015-10-23
4 min read
Larisa Iordache, Diana Bulimar, Anamaria Ocolisan, Laura Jurca, Andreea Iridon and Silvia Zarzu will “be Romania” this year.
2015-10-20
4 min read
Team veteran Asuka Teramoto is determined to lead Japan to direct qualification to Rio Olympics.
2015-10-19
4 min read
| A preview of Russia’s richly diverse team: where they are strongest, where they are weakest, what we can expect if they bring their “A Game.”
2015-10-19
6 min read
Great Britain will be getting another opportunity to enjoy a championship on home soil with perhaps their strongest team they’ve assembled to date…
2015-10-16
5 min read
Italy has become quite a powerful team in the last years, one of the best outside the big 4.
2015-10-16
4 min read
Another year, another competition where Team USA is not only poised to win gold.
2015-10-14
3 min read
Find here a report, results and videos from the friendly meet between Italy, Romania, Belgium and Spain.
2015-10-11
5 min read
This month we say happy birthday to one of China’s most decorated gymnasts, once a World Champion.
2015-10-11
2 min read
Find here the full results and a brief report of last week-end’s friendly meet.
2015-10-05
4 min read
The competition took place on the 3rd of October near Amsterdam. Find here a photo gallery.
2015-10-04
1 min read
The World Champion announced she’s putting elite behind her and is committing to the University of Georgia.
2015-10-04
2 min read
Results and quick recap with a look at both positives and negatives from Italy’s National Championships.
2015-09-28
8 min read
Find here a detailed report and many routines of the first day at 2015 Romanian Nationals!
2015-09-26
1 min read
Team USA nominates Dowell, Kocian, Skinner, Raisman, Douglass, Nichols, and Biles to World Championships Team.
2015-09-24
2 min read
Full results, Key Routines, and some conclusive thoughts on the Russian Cup: Most Impressive, Most to Prove, Most Surprising.
2015-09-23
8 min read
Find here results, report and video for the second day of event finals at Osijek World Challenge Cup.
2015-09-21
2 min read
Find here a report, results and video of the first day of event finals at Osijek World Challenge Cup.
2015-09-20
4 min read
A look at some of the most striking or novel leotards of the 2015 US Championships, with Emma, Bea and Sara.
2015-09-16
5 min read
Find here a brief analysis, all the videos, and complete result of Romania vs France, that took place last Saturday.
2015-09-15
5 min read
Italy’s world team contenders have had their first showdown at the Golden League. Giuly Holzer shares all the details here.
2015-09-14
0 min read
A report from the International Tournament in Batumi, Georgia: Shelgunova, Paseka, Komova, and Tutkhalyan take gold.
2015-09-03
3 min read
Find a preview of the top national and international competitions to watch in the next 30 days. Careful planning will be needed.
2015-09-01
5 min read
The List, takes a look back at the gymnasts who retired too soon - whether due to injury, burn out, or simply needing to move on.
2015-08-30
4 min read
Results and Must-See Routines from the Day 2 of the U.S. Championships: Senior Edition
2015-08-20
4 min read
Results and Highlights from Day 1 of the U.S. Champs: Who had the best night, who had the worst, the biggest shock, the biggest “wow,”…
2015-08-14
3 min read
A look at the U.S. Champs and who is poised for World’s going into them: shoo-ins, ones with the most to prove, and the specialty tickets.
2015-08-11
7 min read
How did a triple floor world champion end up with the bad rap of overrated by judges however stoic? Justice for Gina!
2015-08-05
6 min read
Why do we remember 4th place finishes… Is it the haunting feeling ( or conviction) that they should have medaled?
2015-08-04
5 min read
Russia, Belgium and Germany share the podium in the first day of competition. More results here:
2015-07-29
1 min read
“It was Simone Biles’ world, and we’re just living in it” says Kristen Ras, who attended U.S. Classics. More here:
2015-07-27
1 min read
Report and Analysis from the 2015 U.S. Secret Classic: Biles holds on to her lead while Douglas nips at her heels!
2015-07-26
6 min read
Meet the three gymnasts that will represent Romania at EYOF, what are their strengths and the team’s expectations.
2015-07-23
0 min read
Kristen Ras talks about some of her favorite event finals of all times, from the 1968 BB to the 2012 UB.
2015-07-21
3 min read
Black triumphs yet again on Event Finals Day 2. Results and Report on the Balance Beam and Floor Exercise Finals at the 2015 PanAmerican Games.
2015-07-16
4 min read
Find here the results and videos of the first day of WAG event finals - vault and bars.
2015-07-15
3 min read
Results and Analysis of the 2015 Pan-American Games All Around Final
2015-07-14
3 min read
Find here the results of the team competition at the PanAmerican Games, Toronto 2015.
2015-07-13
1 min read
Find here all the gymnasts qualified for the all around and the event finals at the PanAmerican Games.
2015-07-13
3 min read
Find here the results of subdivision 1 of WAG team final & qualifications at the PanAmerican Games.
2015-07-12
1 min read
News, links, articles, videos and pictures of the last seven days (or so) in gymnastics.
2015-07-09
2 min read
This month we celebrate a relentless and very talented gymnast, that wrote history for her country at the 2012 Olympics.
2015-07-08
1 min read
In this month’s history lesson, Isabe Iz introduces the other Canadian-hosted PanAmerican Games.
2015-07-08
1 min read
Find out who are the five gymnasts nominated to represent USA in Toronto.
2015-07-02
1 min read
“You don’t win silver, you lose the gold”? Kristen Ras reminds us of the times when the silver medal was the … silver lining.
2015-06-30
1 min read
Take a look at some of the more catchy leotards of the recent European Games, with Emma, Bea and Sara.
2015-06-23
1 min read
The Dutch were brilliant in Baku but how does the rest of the team look? Find their National Championships' report & results.
2015-06-22
2 min read
Find here a report and the results of the final day of women’s artistic gymnastics at the European Games.
2015-06-20
4 min read
Find here a report and the results of the WAG all around final at the European Games.
2015-06-18
2 min read
This month we celebrate one of the innovators of the ’00s, a bars and beam specialist.
2015-06-17
1 min read
Find here a report and the results after the 2nd day of team final at the European Games, with the rotations on beam and floor.
2015-06-15
5 min read
Find here the results of qualifications at the European Games, for the four event finals and the all around.
2015-06-15
4 min read
Aliya Mustafina and Viktoria Komova return to competition, fighting for their team and for themselves.
2015-06-14
5 min read
Find here a report and the results after the first day of competition at the European Games, with the rotations on vault and bars.
2015-06-14
1 min read
Kristen: " moments where my eyes well up with tears, or I cry out in joy, or sob in anguish. Particularly if I see a gymnast, team, or coach… "
2015-06-12
0 min read
Results and Analysis from the Level 1 and Level 2 Russian Nationals; links to routines.
2015-06-08
6 min read
Find here Lexie’s announcement as well as when she plans to debut in NCAA.
2015-06-07
1 min read
Brief analysis and routines from the 2015 Canadian National Championships in Gatineau, Quebec.
2015-06-05
2 min read
News, links, articles, videos and pictures of the last seven days (or so) in gymnastics.
2015-06-04
4 min read
4 Nations Cup took place on the 30th of May in Turin. Find here a photo gallery of the Romanian team
2015-05-31
1 min read
Videos or Romania and Russia at the 4 Nations Cup, that took place on the 30th of May
2015-05-31
2 min read
4 Nations Cup took place on the 30th of May in Turin. Find here a photo gallery of the Russian team
2015-05-31
1 min read
Find here the results of the friendly meet between Italy, Russia, Romania and Colombia.
2015-05-31
2 min read
An early photo gallery from the 4 Nations Cup (ITA-ROU-RUS-COL), Turin, 30th of May 2015.
2015-05-30
1 min read
Senior Qualification Results from the 2015 Canadian National Championships in Gatineau, Quebec.
2015-05-29
1 min read
All you need to know in order to follow effectively the four big competitions of next few days.
2015-05-27
1 min read
The 2nd part of our 2015 Euros retrospective: some of the most influential or interesting leos of this year.
2015-05-26
4 min read
Find here a report, results and video of the 2015 Anadia World Challenge Cup
2015-05-25
2 min read
Translation of an interview with Mariana Bitang, head coach of the Romanian National Team.
2015-05-23
1 min read
The pace of the gymnastics competition calendar is picking up and the 4 team members rule is debated.
2015-05-21
6 min read
The nominative registration list for the European Games, to be held in Baku in June.
2015-05-20
2 min read
Find here how the 2015 NCAA coaching shake-up continues. Florida and Denver are concerned.
2015-05-20
0 min read
The 1st installment of our 2015 Euros retrospective: some of the most influential or interesting leos.
2015-05-19
1 min read
Report and results for Japan’s NHK Trophy, plus the 2015 Worlds team announcement.
2015-05-18
1 min read
Celebrating the two times Olympian, member of one of the most successful team of the ’90s.
2015-05-17
1 min read
Meet the fast-rising Dutch star Bogusia Rossen, introduced by Eef van Leeuwen.
2015-05-16
1 min read
Read here what the FIG have decided regarding the rules of the Olympic qualifications.
2015-05-16
2 min read
Read and see why Bea would go to a meet in Ghent for a 4th, a 5th, and a millionth time.
2015-05-12
0 min read
Find here the results and video of the 2015 Varna World Challenge Cup.
2015-05-10
2 min read
More updates from the NCAA, from our new contributor Maria Layton.
2015-05-10
2 min read
Read here a report of the 4th Serie A meet of the 2015 season, from Giuly Holzer.
2015-05-10
0 min read
Find out here when the US elite gymnast will debut in the NCAA.
2015-05-09
1 min read
The post-season has seen many shake ups in coaching and consequences continue to unveil.
2015-05-09
1 min read
Find here the updates, links, pictures and video of the past seven days in gymnastics.
2015-05-07
4 min read
The list: gymnasts we only got to witness once at the World Championships; the ones whose Worlds career was far too short.
2015-05-05
5 min read
Report, results and video of last event finals at the Sao Paulo Cup, with Ana Livia
2015-05-04
1 min read
Ana Livia continues her coverage with report, results and video of the first day of event finals.
2015-05-03
0 min read
Report, results and video from qualifications at the Sao Paulo World Challenge Cup.
2015-05-02
1 min read
Vital updates links, pictures and video of the past seven days in gymnastics.
2015-04-30
3 min read
A brief report on the second and final stage of Dutch qualifications for the EG, from Eef van Leeuwen.
2015-04-30
2 min read
Find out who won the All Around final at the All Japan Individual Championships.
2015-04-26
1 min read
Find out who won first Dutch qualification for the European Games.
2015-04-26
1 min read
The final installment of our post-Euros conversation, discussing the highs and lows of this event.
2015-04-23
0 min read
An English translation of an interview Gennady Elfimov gave to Sport-Express.ru
2015-04-23
6 min read
A preview of the 69th All Japan Gymnastics Individual Chamiponships, to be held from Apr. 24th to 26th
2015-04-23
1 min read
Bea and Sara continue the conversation with a Euros Recap # 3: Biggest Surprises
2015-04-23
4 min read
We continue our Euros recap with highlights of the individual performances and we revisit some of the disappointments.
2015-04-21
1 min read
The first installment of our “Montpellier Euros” series: Read about the teams who performed best!
2015-04-21
7 min read
Isabel Iz guides us through the Russian performance in Montpellier: the good, the bad, the improved.
2015-04-21
7 min read
Interesting facts and figures of the 2015 Montpellier Euros, with Isabel Iz.
2015-04-20
5 min read
An interview with Lacramioara Modovan, Andreea Munteanu’s beam coach of four years.
2015-04-20
1 min read
Find here the report and results of the floor final from Montpellier, at 2015 Euros.
2015-04-19
1 min read
Find here video and results of the balance beam final from Montpellier, at 2015 Euros.
2015-04-19
1 min read
Find here the videos and results of the uneven bars final from Montpellier, at 2015 Euros.
2015-04-19
1 min read
Find here the report and results of the vault final from Montpellier, at 2015 Euros.
2015-04-18
1 min read
Read here a review and report on the All Around final of the 2015 Europeans in Montpellier.
2015-04-17
2 min read
Find here the all around results for the 2015 Euros in Montpellier.
2015-04-17
2 min read
A collection of the interesting, captivating or slightly frustrating routines that did not make it into the top eight.
2015-04-16
2 min read
Here is a recap of the last two days of 2015 Euros, including reactions to qualifications.
2015-04-16
2 min read
Read here to see whether all those analyses and previews were close to the truth.
2015-04-15
1 min read
Find here the lists of gymnasts qualified for the finals at the 2015 Euros - Montpellier.
2015-04-15
6 min read
Read a preview and analysis of the competition on bars, at the upcoming European Championships.
2015-04-15
4 min read
Catching up with the first two days of 2015 Euros, that included the podium training and a little bit of unwanted drama.
2015-04-14
3 min read
Read a preview and analysis of the competition on floor, at the upcoming European Championships.
2015-04-14
1 min read
Read a preview and analysis of the competition and the likely contenders on balance beam, at the upcoming European Championships.
2015-04-14
1 min read
Read a preview and analysis of the all around contenders and possible medalists at the upcoming European Championships.
2015-04-14
6 min read
Flavia Saraiva to compete at the Brazilian Team in São Paulo World Challenge - find the rest of competitors here.
2015-04-13
1 min read
Read a preview and analysis of the competition on vault, at the upcoming European Championships.
2015-04-13
1 min read
A preview of the events where the Brits ( Ellie, Becky, Claudia and Amy), could contend for in Montpellier.
2015-04-12
2 min read
Read here a preview of what the four Italians, Erika Fasana, Carlotta Ferlito, Vanessa Ferrari and Martina Rizzelli, could show us in Montpellier
2015-04-12
1 min read
A look at the three previous editions when the European Championships took place in France. Is there a common denominator?
2015-04-12
1 min read
A little bit of catch-up with last week’s gymnastics competitions, news, videos and pictures.
2015-04-09
4 min read
Skrypnik, Melnikova, Sokova, and Eremina make their mark at the Russian Junior Championships in Penza.
2015-04-08
8 min read
Celebrating one of the most decorated gymnasts of the 2009-2012 quad.
2015-04-08
1 min read
Find here five of the things to take from Ljubljana World Challenger cup, plus links to videos and results.
2015-04-07
1 min read
Team USA’s performance at the City of Jesolo Trophy: Impressions in three points…
2015-04-03
8 min read
The last 2015 British Championships photo-gallery, from photographer Myriam Cawston.
2015-03-30
1 min read
Find here the results of the event finals at British Championships.
2015-03-29
0 min read
Find here the results of the eight event finals (junior and senior) in the final day of Jesolo.
2015-03-29
4 min read
A new photo-gallery from our contributor, photographer Myriam Cawston.
2015-03-29
1 min read
Find here a report and results for the senior all around competition at British Championships.
2015-03-29
1 min read
Find here the results of Saturday’s Team and All Around Finals (Senior) at Trofeo Cotta Jesolo.
2015-03-28
1 min read
Here is the rest of the photo-gallery from our new contributor, photographer Myriam Cawston.
2015-03-28
1 min read
Find here the results and report for the second day of event finals at Doha World Cup.
2015-03-28
4 min read
Find here exclusive pics, a report and results for the junior all around competition at British Championships.
2015-03-27
1 min read
Find here the latest gym-news, competitions results and schedules and not-to-miss videos.
2015-03-26
3 min read
Find here the results and report for the first day of event finals at Doha World Cup.
2015-03-26
3 min read
Craig Tilley tells us why we should be paying attention to the British Championships, despite a very busy gym-weekend.
2015-03-25
1 min read
Doha World Cup has started with qualifications to all four event finals. Find the results here.
2015-03-25
4 min read
The decision that had been practically floating around for a few weeks now has been taken.
2015-03-24
1 min read
Find here the results of the finals and watch the top routines of Cottbus World Cup
2015-03-22
3 min read
Find whether Eythora Thorsdottir to also won the second Dutch EC Qualis. A report from Eef van Leeuwen.
2015-03-22
1 min read
Find here the full qualification results of the Cottbus World Cup
2015-03-20
1 min read
The Greatest Team Competitions - part 1 of a new mini-series, in which we discuss our favorite team competitions.
2015-03-20
4 min read
Find here the nominative list of participants for the 2015 European Championships.
2015-03-19
3 min read
Find the results and watch a list of the top 10 must-see routines from the English Championships.
2015-03-16
8 min read
Find here results and a report for the meet in Rouen; an important stop along the way to a France-hosted Euro.
2015-03-16
2 min read
Six Dutch gymnasts had their first qualification meet for the 2015 Europeans. Find here a report and results.
2015-03-15
1 min read
Celebrating the member of a legendary team and a successful individual competitor of the golden era of gymnastics.
2015-03-11
1 min read
Catching up with the event finals results at the Russian Champs (with supporting video) and the early Euro team announcement.
2015-03-10
4 min read
Simone Biles dominates the field in Arlington, Skinner delivers all-around, and Fasana grabs some spotlight. Results and analysis of the American Cup.
2015-03-08
7 min read
Find here results and video for the team final competition at the Russian Championships taking place between the 4th and the 8th of March.
2015-03-07
1 min read
Impressions and Results from the Nastia Liukin Cup: Level 10 Competitors, U.S. Depth, Good Experiences.
2015-03-07
5 min read
The past week in gymnastics news, competition updates, video and pictures!
2015-03-05
4 min read
Find here the results and a brief report for the first day of competition at the 2015 Russian Championships.
2015-03-04
1 min read
The stage is set for the annual American Cup, coming to Texas this weekend. Get to know the participants!
2015-03-04
8 min read
Krister Ras is looking back at stellar American Cup performances and moments, from Nadia to Gabby. Read here!
2015-02-27
0 min read
US, Russia, Romania, France, Brazil, Great Britain and more have updates for you this week. Read more here!
2015-02-26
4 min read
Catching up with Romania before the 2015 competitive seasons begins and in the light of come-back intentions from Catalina Ponor.
2015-02-22
0 min read
Mustafina deals with a toothache, Team Russia prepares for 2015, and the Olympic veterans play a game of “Guess the Hero.”
2015-02-20
1 min read
February and March competition updates, news from Romania, videos from the US camp and Gabby’s training videos
2015-02-18
3 min read
Three Romanian Juniors competed at Nadia Comaneci International Invitational International and they did not disappoint.
2015-02-16
1 min read
Find a report of the International Elite competition. Elena Arenas, Xie Yufen top the field in Frisco.
2015-02-15
4 min read
Find the first results of the “Elite Qualifier” at WOGA Classic.
2015-02-14
2 min read
Before a new season begins and new seniors enter the fray, we look back at gymnasts who had unexpected outings in 2014.
2015-02-13
4 min read
Find an overview of this mid-February competitions, updates and video from the US camp, Euros schedule and prospects and more.
2015-02-12
5 min read
This month, we celebrate with career highlights of one of the most beloved gymnasts in history.
2015-02-09
1 min read
Taking a photo tour through Team Russia’s 2015 prospects.
2015-02-07
1 min read
A list of floor routines worth going back and watching again (and again) because the choreography is so captivating and spot on. By Kristen Ras.
2015-02-04
4 min read
Gymnasts keep pushing the boundaries challenging what we think is possible, creating new skills. A list of Kristen’s favorite named-after skills.
2015-01-11
7 min read