What Is a Yurchenko Double Pike Vault?
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We never forget how amazing Simone Biles is. Except sometimes we do kind of forget just how dominant Simone Biles is in her sport — until we remember that she’s …
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What Is a Triple-Double in Gymnastics?
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In 2019, Simone Biles became the first woman gymnast to land a triple-double in her floor routine — that’s a triple-twisting double backflip, if you’re unfamiliar. The move has since …
IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics
The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. Five sports …
Simone Biles wins 9th U.S. Championships title ahead of Olympic trials
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. Championship on Sunday, leaving little doubt that at 27 and a decade-plus into her run atop the sport, she is as good …
A year after a ‘catastrophic’ leg injury, former Stanford gymnast Brody Malone is back and maybe better than ever – The Mercury News
By WILL GRAVES (AP National Writer) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brody Malone stuck his high bar dismount, his legs practically magnetized to the mat. He saluted the judges, turned …
Gabby Douglas falters, Simone Biles shines at Olympic qualifying event
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas hoped to use the U.S. Classic, a key Olympic qualifying event, on Saturday as a springboard to secure her spot in the team heading …
Australian gymnast Ruby Pass shines at national competition ahead of Paris Olympics
Ruby Pass has made a major statement ahead of the Paris Olympics, winning four senior titles in the space of 90 minutes at the Australian gymnastics championships. Pass, who turns …
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas is officially back. Whether the gymnastics star’s return to the sport carries all the way to the Paris Olympics remains to be seen. Douglas, …
What’s Wrong With the Leotards in Women’s Gymnastics?
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The leotards in women’s sports are playing a dangerous game. As female athletes continue to break down barriers and rake in record-high ratings, their outfits seem to grow smaller and …
U.S. government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar allegations
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7-million US settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in …