Don't Miss These Pan American Games Interviews

Jul 17, 2015 by Becca Reed

After a spectacular and busy week, the artistic gymnastics portion of the Pan American Games has concluded. With all of the excitement, you may have missed out on some of the best interviews with the gymnasts- not to worry, we have compiled our top must see videos. Watch below:

1. Ellie Black after winning the all-around title.

Black was somewhat of an underdog after qualifying in sixth place into the final. However, a seasoned veteran and what many have considered a gamer, Black absolutely nailed her routines in the finals and finished on top. In this interview, she talks about what was was like competing in front of her home crowd and the moments she will never forget.

2. USA coaches Mary Lee Tracy and Liang Chow on the young team USA.

The always insightful Tracy and Chow talk about the relatively inexperienced team and what it meant for them to win gold. They also talk about the performances of their individual gymnasts Amelia Hundley and Rachel Gowey.

3. Maddie Desch after her final day of competition.

Desch comes away from the games with a team gold, an individual all-around silver, and tons of experience! She talks about what she learned from the Games and how it will help her in future competitions. She also talks a bit about what it was like in the athletes village.

4. Sam Mikulak after winning the men's all-around.

Mikulak barely beat out Cuba's Manrique Larduet to take gold after an exciting day of competition. Mikulak talks about the meet, his fall on pommel horse, and what else he was looking forward to in the competition. The USA men finished the Games earning a medal in every single event.