Published: March 5, 2014, 7:30 a.m.
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This week Jessica and Lauren Hopkins from The Couch Gymnast chat about:
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\n- The 5th annual Nastia Liukin Cup: pink, roses, great level 10s and no ties!
\n- M\xe1rta Karolyi commentating live during the Nastia Cup broadcast! SQUEAL!
\n- Elizabeth "Ebee" "Consistency "Price winning by almost 3 points.
\n- The solution for Orozco's mental game--we are sending him to Texas Dreams.
\n- American Cup a preview of World floor podium? Ferrari, Ebee and Moors?
\n- Why Moors' coach,Elvira Saadi, should always carry a spare leotard.
\n- NBC broadcast commentary, including, "She doesn't look very Japanese."
\n- Why John Macready should have his own game show for kids.
\n- The level of difficulty for the women at the American Cup versus NCAA.
\n- TV etiquette for gymnastics fans. Shame on you parents of North Carolina!
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Coming soon\xa0our website, Christy Linder's In The Arena: a photo essay from\xa0The American Cup.\xa0
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March gym nerd contest:\xa0Enter our #gymitation contest by imitating your favorite gymnast. Just post a photo or video doing a pose, skill or impression of a gymnast. Tell us who you are imitating, tag us and include the hashtag #gymitation. We'll pick our favorites to win one of these fantastic four prizes!
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Here are the latest news stories we discussed from around the gymternet:
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\n- The Houston Chronicle reports that Simone Biles and Coach Aimee Boorman have left Bannon\u2019s Gymnastix.
\n- Oklahoma Men\u2019s alumni have an acrobatic network at Disney World in Florida.
\n- The dream team grows! Oleg Stepko is set to compete for Azerbijan.
\n- Rebecca Tunney debuts a Church to Bhardwaj at the Welsh Open.
\n- The Michigan\u2019s Men\u2019s team are training in PUERTO RICO for spring break!
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2014 Nastia Liukin Cup
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2014 American Cup\xa0
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American Cup full results.
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Kayla Williams reasons for leaving her home gym after becoming World Champion. \xa0
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The pink and black leos from the Nastia Cup.\xa0
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