Simone's 8th: The 2023 US Nationals Debrief

Simone wins her 8th national title: What routines are we adding to the Simone highlight reel? We discuss Shilese Jones and Leanne Wong recording their best results of this Olympic cycle—as well as the injury Jones is dealing with The women's AA podium was older than the men's AA podium! Progress, and a couple bad looks, from USAG this week The deal with floor scoring and the biggest nerd headlines from nationals Who is MORE likely and who is LESS likely to make Worlds after this meet Reviewing our biggest questions from the preview: Did we learn anything? Asher Hong and Colt Walker both won the men's competition (we'll explain) as we discuss selection of the men's Worlds team and our highlights from the weekend Plus, the investigation into Tom Farden, which defending champions won't be at Worlds, and other gymternet news JOIN CLUB GYM NERD Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast hereRELATED EPISODES  2023 U.S. Championships Headquarters Podcasts, photo galleries and videos RESOURCES & CITATIONS Valeri Liukin to Coach Team USA while under Investigation by SafeSport Al Fong Under Investigation by US Center for SafeSport Indian becomes first state to approve abortion ban post Roe Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest D and E scores from The Gymternet MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE