415: American Cup of Coronavirus

COVID-19 NEWS Jesolo is officially canceled, Qatar has instituted a quarantine period, Vanessa Ferrari JUST got out of Italy in time, Colin Van Wicklen has withdrawn, and the FIG told USAG to wash its hands. We're diving right into the disease news and how this affects Olympic qualification. AMERICAN CUP We discuss Morgan Hurd's glorious return to her rightful place atop the podium, the DAMN BARS breaking, Jennifer Gadirova emerging as the future of all that is right and good, Ellie Black being the most delightful person, and...sigh...Giorgia Villa. Jessica delivers our annual Rage-o-Meter response to the NBC commentary Sam Mikulak hit 6-for-6 and won, plus the best opportunities for comedy in the men's field INTERVIEW Jennifer Iacopelli author of Break The Fall MEET NEWS The US women swept Gymnix, and MyKayla Skinner won gold on bars (BARS)...though maybe with the wrong D score...oopsies Emily Lee tore her fingernail off and needed stitched but still gymnastics-ed all over the place Jessica really enjoys MyKayla Skinner's YouTube channel Long Island University is adding a women's gymnastics team for the 2021 season Trinity got her 10.000 on floor And we choose our way-too-soon Olympic teams following American Cup LIVE SHOW FROM NCAAS Friday, April 17th - after the competition - Fort Worth Botanic Garden Auditorium Buy tickets now BECOME A CLUB GYM NERD MEMBER Get access to Behind the Scenes episodes by joining Club Gym Nerd here. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here. RELATED EPISODES 414: American Cup Preview Behind The Scenes: Morgan Hurd Interview & The Missing Episode 413: Is Jade Carey an Olympian Yet Behind The Scenes: Jade Carey, Grace McCallum, Kayla DiCello and Lilly Lippeatt Interviews 412: The Fall That Wasn't 411: Take Off on Gay, Split on Rights 410: Simone's Vault to the Rescue