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  1. Ana Padurariu: The Benefits Of Remaining Poised & Patient

    Ana Padurariu: The Benefits Of Remaining Poised & Patient

    Mar 22, 2021

    Who could forget the 2018 World Championship beam final? It was a competition where world-class gymnasts were either falling off or precariously hanging onto the apparatus. But Ana Padurariu, a first-year senior from Canada, sailed through every skill with crisp connections and confidence, including a difficult side aerial to two layout step-outs. 
  2. Ellie Black On Healing & Leading Gymnastics Canada Into Her Third Olympics

    Ellie Black On Healing & Leading Gymnastics Canada Into Her Third Olympics

    Jan 6, 2021

    When Ellie Black landed her final tumbling pass during last March’s American Cup, her feet were firmly planted on the mat, but in many ways, she was flying—and flying high. 
  3. The Top 10 Most Memorable Gymnastics Moments Of 2020

    The Top 10 Most Memorable Gymnastics Moments Of 2020

    Dec 15, 2020

    Though 2020 had fewer gymnastics meets than years past, there were still a ton of memorable moments this year. Here’s a look back at the top gym moments of 2020 in no particular order -  the good, the bad, and the...dare we say...unprecedented. 
  4. Top 5 Gymnasts To Watch at Canadian Championships

    Top 5 Gymnasts To Watch at Canadian Championships

    May 23, 2019

    Gymnastics Canada is set to crown its 2019 national champions in artistic gymnastics at the 2019 Canadian Championships. But with more than 300 women and nearly 500 men competing, there's a lot of talent to watch. Here are five of the top athletes to keep an eye on during the competition from May 23-26, which will stream live here on FloGymnastics.
  5. Ana Padurariu Aims For Confidence & Consistency Despite Setback

    Ana Padurariu Aims For Confidence & Consistency Despite Setback

    May 20, 2019

    Aly Raisman once said "Simone [Biles is] just in her own league. Whoever gets second place, that's the real winner." That would make Canada's Ana Padurariu the "real winner" of the 2019 Stuttgart World Cup, as she finished second at the all-around competition behind Biles.
  6. Biles Easily Wins 2019 Debut At Stuttgart World Cup

    Biles Easily Wins 2019 Debut At Stuttgart World Cup

    Mar 18, 2019

    Ahead of the 2019 World Championships to be held in Stuttgart in October, Simone Biles won all-around gold at her first meet of the year at the DTB Pokal World Cup in Stuttgart by more than 3.500 points. Canada's Ana Padurariu and Germany's Elisabeth Seitz earned silver and bronze, respectively.
  7. 5 Gymnasts To Watch At Elite Canada: Allaire-Bourgie, Chrobok & More

    5 Gymnasts To Watch At Elite Canada: Allaire-Bourgie, Chrobok & More

    Jan 31, 2019

    Gymnastics Canada kicks off its 2019 season with Elite Canada, and FloGymnastics will be on-site to live stream the meet. With more than 100 gymnasts competing in Quebec, the competition will be stacked with talent, but there are more athletes to watch than just the seniors or two-time Olympian Ellie Black. 
  8. Biles Completes Worlds Medal Haul, Mikulak Medals On Final Day In Qatar

    Biles Completes Worlds Medal Haul, Mikulak Medals On Final Day In Qatar

    Nov 3, 2018

    Though Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2018 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, the final day of competition was nothing short of exciting. After winning bronze and gold medals on balance beam and floor exercise, respectively, Simone Biles increased her World medal count to 20, making her the most decorated female gymnast in World Championships history. She advanced to and medaled on every final possible, completing her Qatar medal haul with four golds, one silver, and one bronze.
  9. Everything You Need To Know About The 2018 Pan American Championships

    Everything You Need To Know About The 2018 Pan American Championships

    Aug 28, 2018

    While Simone Biles is already a lock for the 2018 World Championships in Qatar at the end of October — and Riley McCusker and Morgan Hurd are feeling pretty good about their chances — other top American gymnasts will be competing internationally in just a couple weeks ahead of a Worlds selection camp.
  10. Top New Senior Elites To Watch For In 2018

    Top New Senior Elites To Watch For In 2018

    Dec 29, 2017

    Each new year brings a new class of seniors in the elite gymnastics world — gymnasts who turn 16 in the year, making them eligible to compete for more major international competitions such as the world championships.