Why do we do it? November 13, 2011. The first four seconds of this video show a full-twisting layout Yurchenko on vault as viewed by an observer. The rest of the video shows it as viewed by the gymnast. And as a former gymnast and coach, I could watch this on repeat for hours. Every ounce of muscle she has is straining to flatten the springboard and get off it with as much power as possible.

Following the athletes who follow their dreams. This would mean the final team is Brenna Dowell, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Maggie Nichols, Madison Kocian and Simone Biles. Simone Biles on vault at the2015 World Championship Podium Training. Photo by John Cheng via USA Gymnastics.

Alright, here are all of the numbers that you never knew you wanted. Biles, Maroney and Ros.

The 2012 Olympic Trials will decide who represents the US in London this summer. Hey, if you want to view the 2008 US Olympic Trials, visit. I was thinking about the upcoming 2012 US Olympic Trials and I was asked to upload the ones from the last quadrennium. Enjoy! Also, I was contemplating who would be at the trials this year, so I put together a little something. Alicia Sacramone- Seeking redemption for that beam routin.

Saturday, January 1, 2011. The Couch Gymnast Awards, 2010. Take part in the voting at the new site! Tuesday, November 16, 2010. THE COUCH GYMNAST HAS MOVED. ADJUST YOUR BOOKMARKS TO;. Thursday, November 11, 2010. In the last two or three years I have written 1081 posts here on this blogger account. In that time, you all have commented 3276 times. So, you know, thanks for that! But the time has come people. The Couch Gymnast is moving. Find it here at the very simple;. Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

The GB men are unlikely to take the team gold in Glasgow, being more of a challenger for minor medals. Razor sharp bone structure FOR THE WIN. What Will Ail Komova? Giving Of No Fucks.

Saturday, August 11, 2012. The London Olympics are over, which concludes the 2009-2012 gymnastics quad. With 2016 Codes of Points being officially approved, the Rio quad is coming. Based on the performance from the Chinese National Junior Championships. Held in Hangzhou in June. All Around champion,1st on UB and FX. Plus the few already known Lou Nina.

She seems to like Viktoria Karpenko much better. Bart is not much nicer either.