409: Falling with Style

OLYMPIC QUALIFIER NEWS The American Cup rosters are out. We delve into the crazy-deep men's field, some of the surprises of the women's field, and what this means for Olympic qualification. Jade Carey is going to Melbourne. How does this affect the race for the apparatus spots? COLLEGE MEET NEWS Kensley went to Metroplex. She shares how loud it was (very) and observations from a civilian gym viewer. LSU/Florida was INTENSE: We break down the 10s, amazing meets from Trinity Thomas and Ruby Harrold, and the injury to Sarah Edwards Plus, Lexy Ramler got a 10 again, what not to do when someone is trying to vault, and Derrian Gobourne showed everyone how to fall Crack or Correct takes on the phenomenon that is Michigan home scoring CLUB GYM NERD MINI-COMMISSION It's Jessica's dream come true: a commission about Cuba! We cover the highs (Artistic integrity! Originality! Annia! The Tamayo!) and the lows (federation mismanagement and funding issues) that characterize the history and legacy of Cuban gymnastics THERE'S MORE Gymternet News: The latest in Russia's Olympic ban saga, Kristina Baskett, the NCAA doing something good (???), and various dumpster fire developments Feedback: We weigh in on whether the price is worth it for the experience of going to Olympic Trials We're Still Doing This?: The argument is back on about the 10.0 in men's college gymnastics SUPPORT THE SHOW Join Club Gym Nerd here for access to Behind the Scenes episodes from national camp. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here. FURTHER READING Week 4 Rankings January 27, 2020 Things Are Happening – January 24, 2020 January 24, 2020 The 10s of Week 3 January 21, 2020 RELATED EPISODES 408: Jessica Goes to Camp Behind The Scenes: Laurie Hernandez Interview Behind The Scenes: Simone Biles Interview Behind The Scenes: Day One of the 2020 National Team Training Camp 407: Crown Watch 2020 406: BRENNNNAAAAAAA!!!!