PopMusicJunkie Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) I've been posting in the main Olympic thread here and with the girlies on Reddit. So many great moments. Women's Team -- (Simone, Suni, Jordan, Jade, Helzy) Men's Team -- (Fredrick, Paul, Brody, Asher, Stephen) Women's All-Around -- (Simone & Suni) Pommel Horse -- (Stephen) Vault -- (Simone & Jade) Uneven Bars -- (Suni) Floor EX -- (Simone) Quote I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days. I am also incredibly grateful to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, USAG, and the USOPC for their unwavering support during this difficult time. While celebrating my Olympic accomplishments, I heard the devastating news that my bronze medal had been stripped away. I had confidence in the appeal brought by USAG, who gave conclusive evidence that my score followed all the rules. This appeal was unsuccessful. I have no words. This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey. To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I've poured my heart and soul into this sport and I am so proud to represent my culture and my country. I will never waver from my values of competing with integrity, striving for excellence, upholding the values of sportsmanship and the rules that dictate fairness. I have taken pride in cheering on everyone regardless of team or country. Finding joy again has been a culture shift and I love seeing others embrace it. I feel like I have given everyone permission to be authentic to who they are. I am now confronted with one of the most challenging moments of my career. Believe me when I say I have had many. I will approach this challenge as I have others - and will make every effort to ensure that justice is done. I believe that at the end of this journey, the people in control will do the right thing. -- Jordan Chiles. She really has handled this all with such grace. Edited August 16 by PopMusicJunkie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evermore. Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Simone Biles (AA) Shilese Jones (AA) Suni Lee/Skye Blakely (UB, BB) Kayla DiCello (FX) Jade Carey (VT) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apolonio Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Thanks for the heads up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted May 17 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 17 I need Gabby to have a better showing than American Classic because I need all three Olympic champions on this team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted May 17 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 17 57 minutes ago, evermore. said: Simone Biles (AA) Shilese Jones (AA) Suni Lee/Skye Blakely (UB, BB) Kayla DiCello (FX) Jade Carey (VT) I don’t need Skye to fall at another major competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayteenage Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) hmm, looked it up and there's one all around gold olympian who was older than 26, Gorokhovskaya in 1952 when she was 30. the last 12 were all teens. but at the worlds in october, the top 3 were: simone (currently 27), rebecca (25), and shilese (21). Edited May 17 by fridayteenage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 I know that's right, Jordan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 (edited) Podium training is currently underway. Edited May 17 by PopMusicJunkie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted May 19 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 19 Devastated for Konnor’s achilles injury, and devastated for Gabby crumbling under the pressure. I know she wants this so bad but you can tell her mental health isn’t quite there yet. Since Gabby is pretty much out of it for this Olympics, I really hope she continues (moves AWAY FROM WOGA) and keeps competing next quad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Random thoughts: I want the Wolf Turn banned, it's an ugly skill on both beam or floor. I dislike it so much. Shilese Jones is nice to watch, she gives me shades of Nastia Liukin but with better power, form, and amplitude. I think Jordan Chilies will be a lock for the team, with Jones & Biles. Suni's beam was gorgeous. I hope she remains healthy thru Nationals and Trials. There was some serious voodoo going on with Bars. So many mistakes. I really enjoy Sam Peszek as a commentator. I enjoy Skye Blakely but she is way too inconsistent. Jade Carey is definitely in the mix. 35 minutes ago, khalyan said: Devastated for Konnor's achilles injury, and devastated for Gabby crumbling under the pressure. I know she wants this so bad but you can tell her mental health isn't quite there yet. Since Gabby is pretty much out of it for this Olympics, I really hope she continues (moves AWAY FROM WOGA) and keeps competing next quad Agreed. So unfortunate for Konnor. I felt for Gabby, it appears to be a mental block she can't get over, I'm rooting for her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karron0624 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/16/2024 at 9:04 PM, khalyan said: I need Gabby to have a better showing than American Classic because I need all three Olympic champions on this team. This. Gabby still is just a little off form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 I'm a Magnificent 7 stan, I love this quad so much. Each brought something that contributed to the team. The fluff pieces and emphasizes on age was on a whole other level during the 90's tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 (edited) Brody is a Trumpie so that automactically knocks him out for me, but he was solid tonight even with a knee brace. I hope Fred, Colt, Khoi, or Shane come back strong on Saturday. Yul's hip looks to be bothering him, so I hope he's good as well. Edited May 31 by PopMusicJunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted May 31 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 31 I NEED Donnell on this team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 Shilese out of the competition, hoping for a speedy recovery and she's ready by Trials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 Simone is truly the GOAT, like there was any doubt. 60+ is insane. Skye really showed up tonight, if she hits on Sunday and at Trails, she'll likely make the team. Jordan was looking very strong until her final pass on floor. Hoping she hits on Sunday. Suni, Jade, and Kayla were good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted June 1 ATRL Moderator Share Posted June 1 DEVASTATED for Trinity. I’ve gotten to know her a little bit over the last few years and she is the sweetest person, really hoping her injury is minor and she’s able to finish this competition on her terms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 I didn't watch tonight's competition (I'll watch tomorrow) but as expected Brody took 1st, with Fred & Khoi holding their own, Yul rebounded, and the battle between Don & Asher appears to have been settled with the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted June 2 ATRL Moderator Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, PopMusicJunkie said: I didn't watch tonight's competition (I'll watch tomorrow) but as expected Brody took 1st, with Fred & Khoi holding their own, Yul rebounded, and the battle between Don & Asher appears to have been settled with the former. Donnell supremacy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 (edited) Simone just doing Simone things, Skye really made a great case during this Championship, Suni, Jordan, and Jade had some stumbles but were still good. Hezly Rivera coming like a dark house tho. The girls were showing out with their leo's tonight, Leanne won it for me. Edited June 3 by PopMusicJunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayteenage Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 simone's 2nd bars win, by 0.05 points looks like sweeping everything else is her usual MO at nationals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 This primaries July 17th. Word is there will be two more episodes released after the Olympics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PopMusicJunkie Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 https://www.instagram.com/p/C8urHppJWlt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I feel so bad for Skye, I really do think she was going to make the team this time. Fred and Brody and the definite locks for the team, Kohi's leg isn't looking too good right now but hopefully he's good for Day 2. Both Asher & Yuk showed up last night. I don't think Don is making the team at all unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicJunkie Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Chile ... the start of these trials has been bad luck. First it was Skye Blakely, now Kayla DiCello is out with an Achilles injury and Shilese Jones injured her knee during vault warmups. She did good on bars but withdraw from the rest of the meet. No word if she'll compete on Sunday. The top 4 tho is solid, talk about a redemption arc for gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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