Gymnastic news #22 - Tokyo or bust

[canbelto]

Can't remember who commented earlier but Simone's hair and makeup really is gorgeous tonight. I really appreciate the understated look.

I like the eyeshadow better than that blue eyeshadow she favors. This eyeshadow matches her skin tone and looks really good.

 

[Rukia]

I will never like Skinner's gymnastics I think.

 

[tony]

Most US ladies' floor choreography makes Tonya Harding's constant open palms circular 'choreography' look graceful.

 

[canbelto]

I wonder if Simone is injured. She needs to rest.

 

[HeatherC]

Jordan!!!

 

[rfisher]

Why do the women still have to pretend there's a "routine" on FX or use music when the men just called it tumbling?

 

[Rukia]

So proud of what Jordan has been doing this year. What an amazing turnaround.

 

[tony]

Scene d'Amour for floor.. who?!

 

[HeatherC]

OMG, that was gorgeous from Suni Lee!

 

[canbelto]

Go Suni!!!! STOP SHOVING THE CAMERA IN SIMONE'S FACE SHE'S NOT HAVING A GOOD DAY LET HER CRY IN PEACE.

 

[Jayar]

When Simone fell, I believe the foot up was because of pain. It was a very quick reaction-- I think she needs to pull.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

Just beeeeautiful from Suni on Beam!!!

 

[ryanj07]

I wish NBC would stop showing Simone crying. Let her have some peace.

 

[Aceon6]

For gawd’s sake Forrester, tell Simone to shut it down. Oh wait, NBC would execute him on the spot.

 

[Karen-W]

When Simone fell, I believe the foot up was because of pain. It was a very quick reaction-- I think she needs to pull.

Simone won't pull. She probably should - like the commercial says "certain laws just don't apply" - she's on the team regardless of what happens here.

 

[honey]

OMG please make the right call and scratch floor, Simone! This is not worth it tonight.

 

[semillon27]

So if when they are in Tokyo, someone gets injured, they would bring the 5th gymnast over to the team? They can't sub an alternate once the competition starts?

I believe that's correct - they can't sub in an alternate once the competition actually starts. So it could be interesting.

If Leanne hadn't fallen night 1 on beam... (though she's been inconsistent all year as well...)

 

[tony]

Man, what was MyKayla's for the taking is now could be any of her, Grace, Kayla, or even Leanne's for the taking.

I wonder if they really would consider giving Skinner the individual spot and then Grace the team spot, as someone suggested earlier.

 

[VGThuy]

Why do the women still have to pretend there's a "routine" on FX or use music when the men just called it tumbling?

Because WAG and MAG are developed by different people and traditions even though they’re under the umbrella of the FIG. Women run how WAG technically develops and men run how MAG does. On the women’s side haven’t quite given up on on tradition and the idea that art can still exist in this sport even if it gets harder to see after every Olympics.

 

[canbelto]

Oh shit Grace

 

[HeatherC]

I still don't think that's right about subbing in the extra athlete if someone gets hurt in Tokyo. This is why they're naming alternates tonight and those ladies (along with the men's alternates) are all going to Japan as well. I'm trying to find some information about this because it's driving me nuts.

Grace....

 

[Karen-W]

I believe that's correct - they can't sub in an alternate once the competition actually starts. So it could be interesting.

If Leanne hadn't fallen night 1 on beam... (though she's been inconsistent all year as well...)

Yeah... looking at the UB and BB scores over both nights from all the gymnasts - McCusker is only 4th in the UB while Eaker is 2nd in BB. I think there is a strong argument for her potentially earning the 4th spot or the individual spot. We'll see how FX and VT wind up.

And McCallum is WAY out on her first tumbling pass.

 

[Lara]

Suni’s beam
Unfortunately for Eaker that probably sank any chance of being considered. Too much chance of not being top two from the US even with a good routine.

And yes for goodness sakes please scratch floor Simone!!! If NBC complains tell them they’ll be way more unhappy if she’s seriously injured at the Olympics.

Oh no Grace.

 

[becca]

Hopefully Simone does a safe routine or scratches I mean she is a lock. And to be frank the next two so far were going anyways so big deal

 

[ryanj07]

That was yikes from Grace on floor…. She may have handed that 4th spot to McKayla with that.

 

[canbelto]

McKayla should go as a VT specialist.

 

[Rukia]

Ok, Skinner doesn't really block off the horse well. She just whips her body around. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by Simone's vaulting.

 

[Rukia]

McKayla should go as a VT specialist.

Simone and Jade will make vault finals over her.

 

[tony]

Grace will beat MyKayla overall, but I think that vault sealed the deal for Skinner. I was excited about the potential race, but I really think Grace gave it away.

 

[HeatherC]

I have no clue what's going to happen with this team anymore.