Nia Dennis Goes Viral For Her Jaw-Dropping Floor Performance
Jan 25, 2021
Everyone's standard of what "going viral" exactly means is different these days, but I think it's safe to say that when ESPN, Janet Jackson, Women's Health, Sports Center, BET, Karamo, Oprah Magazine, the LA Times, CNN, Billboard, and countless others repost your routine, you've done it.
10 Killer Songs That Would Make For Great Gymnastics Floor Music
Jan 25, 2021
Of the four events in gymnastics, floor is always a crowd favorite. Of course it draws attention because of the exciting tumbling and fun choreography, but it’s also fun to hear the music that each athlete selects to compete to. There are so many songs I wish I’d hear more as floor music, but here are just ten of them.
How To Watch: 2021 GymQuarters Invitational
Jan 19, 2021
Here's how to watch the 2021 GymQuarters Invitational on FloGymnastics featuring Air Force, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Illinois State, Lindenwood, and Seattle.
Mark Your Calendars, Laurie Hernandez Returns To Competition At Winter Cup
Jan 13, 2021
Laurie Hernandez will make her triumphant return to competition at the Winter Cup Challenge (Feb. 25-28, 2021) in Indianapolis after an almost five-year hiatus.
Four Gymnasts From Atlanta Crown Earn Berths To 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup
Jan 12, 2021
The field for the 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup is beginning to take shape following the first qualifier in the 12-event series. Two junior and two senior gymnasts who competed at the Atlanta Crown Invitational in Duluth, Ga., last weekend earned berths for the February 26 final in Indianapolis.
Recruiting Gymnasts During The Age Of COVID-19
Jan 11, 2021
Just three months into 2020 and the world seemed to be shutting down. Schools closed, and classes were moved online. Gyms had to temporarily close. Competitions and meets were canceled. The gymnastics season was suddenly over for club and NCAA. Everyone’s lives were suddenly changing. There were new adjustments to be made all around.
How To Watch: 2021 Metroplex Challenge
Jan 11, 2021
Here's how to watch the 2021 Metroplex Challenge on FloGymnastics featuring Oklahoma, Iowa State, Texas Woman's, Centenary (La.)
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.
MyKayla Skinner Hospitalized With Pneumonia, Lingering Effects Of COVID-19
Jan 5, 2021
MyKayla Skinner is hospitalized with pneumonia after suffering some lingering effects of COVID-19. Skinner posted the news on her Instagram story. The two-time World Champion and NCAA Champion is competing for a spot on the 2021 US Olympic Women's Artistic Gymnastics team.
How Akash Modi Draws Inspiration From Family, Engineering, & Meditation
Dec 23, 2020
For many gymnasts, 2020 was the year that signified the end of an Olympic journey and the beginning of a life outside of gymnastics. Before the pandemic hit, Akash Modi was finally coming to terms with being done with the sport he loves for good. After hopefully competing at the 2020 Olympic Games, he planned to be done and move on. That plan obviously came crashing down with the postponement of the games, and at first, Modi wasn’t even sure he would continue.
Michigan Gymnast Annie Maxim: The Power Of Proving Yourself
Dec 21, 2020
Senior Michigan gymnast Annie Maxim hasn’t had the typical college experience. Her story of landing the senior captain role is relatively unknown but I was lucky enough to catch up with Annie on her time in college gymnastics, transferring, the University of Michigan, being a leader, and her monumental comeback.
USA Gymnastics Announce 2021 Winter Cup, Elite Team Cup & Nastia Liukin Cup
Dec 17, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, December 17, 2020 – USA Gymnastics today announced the 2021 Winter Cup will be held February 26-28 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis and will feature an expanded field that will include both men’s and women’s junior and senior artistic gymnasts.
USA Gymnastics Provides Members With Concussion Education Using TeachAids
Dec 14, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, December 14, 2020 – USA Gymnastics has announced a new partnership with nonprofit education innovator TeachAids to provide members access to CrashCourse materials as part of the organization’s commitment to athlete health and wellness.
USA Gymnastics Announces LGBTQ-Focused December 16 Panel On DEIB
Dec 12, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2020 – USA Gymnastics will conclude its three-part fall series on diversity, equity, and inclusion in gymnastics with an LGBTQ-focused panel on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. The hour-long virtual session will begin at 1 p.m. ET.
USA Gymnastics Introduces Athlete Bill of Rights
Dec 10, 2020
As part of USA Gymnastics’ efforts to empower athletes, the organization today announced two new measures: an Athlete Bill of Rights, which was created to unite the full gymnastics community around a shared vision of behavioral expectations, and a protest policy for national team members, aimed at supporting those athletes who choose to use their voice in public platforms.