GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

How a tumbler went from T&T World Championships to artistic national champion in just a few tumultuous years. 

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Four-time Trampoline and Tumbling National T...

The history of the Brazilian gymnastics program, from its humble beginnings in the 1970s to Olympic glory in 2024

This week's episode is a commission from our Olympic Fantasy Gymnastics winner, Liam, who wants us to discuss the history of Brazilian gymnastics. From trailblazers like Daiane dos Santos and Daniele Hypolito who put Brazilian gymnastics on the map, to the current stars, Flavia Saraiva and Rebeca Andrade.

All the news from Hang's domination at the Pan American Championships, Sugihara podiuming all over the place at Asian Championships. 

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Friday, July 18th at the world famous iO Theater. Attend virtually or in-person for games, prizes and a secret guest Q&A. 

HEADLINES

• Can we please prioritize athlete safety? There were A LOT of issues with the mens' equipment at the Pa...

Simone Biles used her Twitter sword of good once again, USAG explained their trans policy disappearance and schools can now directly pay athletes. 

HEADLINES

• Simone went OFF on social media over Riley Gaines' anti-trans statements
• GymCastic exclusive -- We reached out about the removal of the trans inclusion policy from the USAG website. USAG's statement below:
  • "USA Gymnastics seeks to uphold inclusive sport prac...

The first EVER mixed-team event happened at the European Championships, Manila Esposito is once again the queen of Europe, and all the gymternet news

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HEADLINES

• Mahdi Olfati showed a Yurchenko full-in at Asian Championships podium training and our jaw is ...

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The greatest rivalries of the 1980s! This week, we have a commissioned episode from Club Gym Nerd member Kimo, who asked for an episode all about the 1980s rivalries between the Romanians and the Soviets, both team and individually. We are oh so happy to oblige! Setting the sce...

Kaylia Nemour is leaving Avoine-Beaumont, Chinese Championships, the Koper World Cup, and a Mini-Commision on Civil Rights and the NCAA Not a member?

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HEADLINES

• Kaylia Nemour announced that she has left her club, Avoine-Beaumont, and is currently training in Dijon under Nadia Massé
• The Brazilian gym gods have answered our prayers be...

The Crandall-Howells are leaving Cal for Clemson with a contract worthy of the sport, floor joy at Varna World Cup, Level 10 Nationals, and an Ellie Black Mini-Commission. 

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HEADLINES

• Liz Crandall-Howell and Justin Howell are heading to Clemson. How much Clemson spent to snatch them up and why the economics makes sense.
• Varna Challenge Cup
  • Everything in the world...

Why Melnikova has effectively ended her career, gymnast lifetime injuries, coaching change payoffs. 

HEADLINES

• Melnikova just got AIN status but it's going to be taken away...
• Frederick Richard now holds the world record for the most back flips within 24 hours
• Calling all publishers! Vanessa Atler has a book the world needs to read
• Serie A Final: French junior, Elena Colas beats Nemour and Esposito

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