Adult Gymnastics

In my opinion adult gymnastics is one of the most untapped markets for gymnastics. It offers great health benefits and is also great fun. Dominique Dawes did a segment for Yahoo Weekend Edition that shows an adult class at her old club. Hopefully the gymnastics world can start to present gymnastics in a wider range classes and not just the competitive aspects that many gyms focus on.

Sang Lan sues, but for how much?

News stories are starting to emerge that Sang Lan, the gymnast who broke her neck performing a timer on vault at the 1998 Goodwill Games, is suing Time Warner for not providing care for her after the accident. However, different sources are reporting vastly different amounts. Some sources put the figures at US$100 million (http://www.strait2taiwan.tw/content/ex-gymnast-sang-lan-sue-us100-million), while others are reporting the figure to be a whopping US$1.8 billion. Yes, that's right billion (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42811725/ns/sports/).

To me, the $100 million figure sounds more likely. This could also have ramifications for competition regulations as she reports that she was distracted by another coach moving a mat.

Former gymnast jailed for fraud

Former gymmast David Simpson has been jailed for 24 weeks after claiming a disability allowance after a car accident left him 'virtually an invalid'. However, he was caught performing as a children's entertainer at parties.

Read the full story here

Commonwealth Games Videos

The Commonwealth Games are getting near and the BBC has put up a few videos about the gymnastics:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/commonwealth_games/delhi_2010/9040457.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/gymnastics/9040191.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/gymnastics/9040189.stm

Aussie Gymnastics Team Arrives in Delhi

Watch here

Romanian Nationals

Mihaitza48 has posted some videos from Romanian Nationals
here

Gymnastics death drug claim

Some might remember the tragic death of Michelle Maitland in Townsville about a year ago. A hearing has begun which has revealed that she was under the influence of marijuana at the time. The hearing is trying to determine if Townsville Gymnastics breached WH&S standards. Read about it here:

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/09/09/169111_news.html

Talk about short careers

Women's gymnastics is renowned for it's short careers, but this is ridiculous! Apparently Kayla Williams is retiring from elite gymnastics, barely a year after she started competing in elite competitions. Although she does plan to compete in the NCAA for the University of Alabama, it is still really sad to see her leaving elite gymnastics.

Doritos Ad

Gymnast turned pole-vaulter Joel Pocklington has created the following ad featuring some gymnastics for a Doritos competition.

http://www.doritos.com.au/#/gallery/week-5/id/1080


Also, see some of his showreels:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHhUuGheOY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y-lOys6qFQ

Australian Womens Commonwealth Games Team

The Australian Womens Commonwealth Games team is:

Georgia Bonora
Mary-anne Monckton
Ashleigh Brennan
Lauren Mitchell
Emily Little

Reserves:
Shona Morgan
Georgia Wheeler

It is a little interesting that they have taken 3 injury petitions. But it is certainly hard to go past Lauren Mitchell. Emily Little also put up a good case with her recent results and I guess Ashleigh's 2nd place on day 1 at nationals was enough to lock in her position.