2023 US Classic Preview
GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
4.6 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 31 July 2023
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
It's starting! The US elite summer is here! Simone is back! We have a lot to get through.
- Simone is competing for the first time in two years. What are we most excited about? What do we expect to see from her at this meet? Plus, thoughts on the significance of Simone continuing to compete.
- Suni: Does she REALLY have to get a 2-event score at this meet if she wants to compete at nationals and worlds? We have the answer from USAG.
- Other major storylines including the Carey/Roberson difficulty race on floor, Jordan Chiles living her best life, Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos bestowing her excellence, beam specialist opportunities, Zoe Miller's bars, Leanne Wong's empire of execution and bows, and more
- We have THREE (count 'em 3) Club Member episodes coming to you from Classic:
- After women's podium training and media time conclude on Friday (~noon CT)
- After both women's senior sessions on Saturday, which finish at 3pm CT and 9pm CT! Keep an eye on the socials for updates on exact times. The first 10-15 minutes of these episodes are open to everyone, and the remainder is just for members, so be sure to sign up before Classic.
- Keep an eye out for the first ever GymCastic Power Rankings releasing this week!
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | This seems like a stupid rule because if the best gymnasts in the world aren't ready |
| 0:06.0 | to compete until a September at verification camp, then you let them go to be healthy and |
| 0:12.4 | go to verification camp. |
| 0:13.4 | I understand that they don't want everybody to do what happened back in the corolli days |
| 0:17.5 | of you just petitioned to everything and you never have to compete. |
| 0:20.6 | That's not fair. |
| 0:21.8 | But if you have a legitimate reason like your kidneys aren't working, then you should |
| 0:26.0 | be able to show up when you can show up and compete there, right? |
| 0:29.1 | Especially if you've proven yourself to be a super consistent athlete. |
| 0:32.1 | Now, Simone was really smart because she gave herself insurance by going to camp. |
| 0:36.9 | Remember this show is PG-13, so you might hear a naughty word or two. |
| 0:41.8 | Norbert is on the road. |
| 0:43.6 | They will have a conference booth at Region 5 and 6, San Jose Elite Nationals and GAT. |
| 0:49.5 | Stop by and say hello, mention Jim Kasich, and get an additional savings on their already |
| 0:54.1 | 10% off show only discount. |
| 0:57.0 | Who doesn't want a discount on top of a discount? |
| 0:59.2 | Of course, you can find more at their website at Norbert's.net. |
| 1:06.7 | This week, history will be made. |
| 1:09.1 | 55 combined Olympic world medals on the women's roster. |
| 1:14.9 | Two all around Olympic champions set to compete together at US Classic. |
| 1:20.1 | This hasn't happened in 57 years. |
| 1:24.2 | But returning Olympic champ, Suni Lee is still coming back from her kidney issues. |
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