USA Gymnastics - Cheers and Tears

[A.H.Black]

I'd very much like to think that it'll be all fine But in 2000, Morgan White broke her foot, in 2004 Kupets was injured (although perhaps after prelims and before team finals? I can't remember), and in 2008 Chellsie Memmel got injured yet competed anyways (but was limited ) because she's a badass rockstar... Just has been almost routine now that there is a major injury in preparations leading up to the Olympics. Crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, and everything else that that is not the case this time around!

Samanth Peszek was also injured during the Olympics in '08. The men used two alternates. I also hope there are no injuries between now and the Olympics or during the games. At the same time I hope the alternates are training well.

[judgejudy27]

Kupets got a stress fracture in her hip...I think it happened DURING TF warmups because Marta would have had alternate lineups put together for beam had her injury been known. Putting Mohini in was beyond last minute. She didn't even get an ideal spot in the lineup because she had to take Courtney's position (last) where I think Marta would have preferred her go up first or second had she had a choice.

Putting her up last worked beautifully as I think it inflated her score. She had only a 9.7 start value, a couple shaky moments, and still managed a 9.4.

[Scintillation]

Ugh, really? They have camp? I don't want them to go to another effin camp. Those girls don't need camp, they are ready to go.

[A.H.Black]

There will be a story about Gabby Douglas on "30 Rock" this coming Thursday.

[Jayar]

They *DO* need camp-- they need it to determine the line up for the actual competition.

[LuckyCharm]

There will be a story about Gabby Douglas on "30 Rock" this coming Thursday.

I think you mean "Rock Center," but it'd be awesome if she really were on "30 Rock."

[A.H.Black]

I think you mean "Rock Center," but it'd be awesome if she really were on "30 Rock."

Sorry bout that. Can you tell I don't keep up with prime time TV?

[Buzz]

Team USA is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

[A.H.Black]

Team USA is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

Ugh. Let's hope the SI Olympic Preview cover jinx doesn't happen this time around.

[skipaway]

Gabby Douglas is on Rock Center with Brian Williams tonight 10pm EST

[Garden Kitty]

US Ladies in London

[HeatherC]

US Ladies in London

Love it! Thanks GK!

[Tesla]

You know? Medals be damned, I hope they have an awesome time in London.

[A.H.Black]

Some fun articles are popping up all over the country -

Aricle about the US women on the cover of SI

Jonathan Horton - team leader and captain.

Guard Young's gym I have friends who would have loved finding a non-competitive gym for their children.

US outfits made in China. Russian gymnasts outfitted byyyy???

Anna Li still wants to learn harder skills

[minuet]

In 2004 though no alternates were used although they were named.

Carly
Courtney K
Courtney M
Terin
Mohini
Annia

Kupets got the injury but competed as it was after prelims so they couldn't have done anything about it. Memmel, Schweikert, and Ishino were the alternates.

The men's team was:

Paul
Morgan
Brett
Blaine
Jason
Guard

This was the original team named no? I remember some questioning putting Guard on the team over Raj but there was never a switch.

I like the teams selected and hope no one is lost to injury.

[A.H.Black]

So far, so good. Haven't heard much drama.

[A.H.Black]

One week from now we will be watching Men's team qualifying from London. From now on time really speeds up.

[Garden Kitty]

US ladies in the pink

[ilovesalchows]

Don't click if you hate unbelievably cute babies. NBCOlympics.com slideshow of Kyla Ross growing up (and some with Maroney)

http://www.nbcolympics.com/photos/gy...kyla-ross.html

[Theatregirl1122]

Looks like the US men are having fun! Sam and John Orozco managed to get themselves into the Olympic rings.

There was an amusing conversation between Aly and Sam where she said that she wanted to get up there and he said they'd help her once the girls were off lock down. Lol.