Reviewing Olympic Quals (Gymnastics) & Major Pre-Olympic Topics.

[@jewelsnjoy]

My heart breaks so hard for Melanie. I cant even fathom how she and the team crashed out so bad

[@n_ATE22]

so happy Rebecca and Simone cleared in quals. So sad for Melanie first shilese now her tanking we were so close to an all black podium (at olypmics) 💔 I think we can get it on floor tho

[@DanF1235]

I really hope the Queen of Caucasia bounces back!

[@mariahazcueta3621]

She is sick and I’m hoping she gets the rest she needs.

[@janetdishler3039]

I believe she outscored Rebecca in the team final....didn't she?

[@brandonbrown1916]

I ride for Melanie, but ive never seen such a talent be sooo incapable of performing. She needs to meet w a sports psych daily for a while. Not heaping it all on her shoulders, but the only word to describe France not making TF is pathetic. Pains me to say that but its the truth.

[@ariannadesantis9966]

I don’t know if that’s true but I’m starting to believe France fed wanting them to train at some joined gym instead of them being in separate part of the country (even the world in case of Melanie) may be kinda right (?!). Like idk but seeing Italy (which does that) being so successful is starting to make me believe it can helpful to have gymnasts meeting each other daily, and be more connected as a team. Italy took the mistake of the others and improve the routines when needed, France instead crumbled and if someone fell they followed her. I know Americans don’t train together either but I believe they are successful enough to not need it, maybe France needs it, everyone is different but seeing the performance I guess this is part of the problem, they looked like strangers, and Melanie should’ve been in Europe more doing some minor competition, instead she also chose to skip Euros, and it’s crazy considering she’s never been consistent enough to afford to skip some meets. I hated Italy for making them over competing to the point they get injured at minor competitions too, but maybe they were right, they had the mindset to face it like a minor meet they did a thousand times in 2024

[@brandonbrown1916]

@ariannadesantis9966 They don't need a centralized system. If monthly camps happen, then they're fine. They simply need to compete more. Training well and then dropping the balls/injuries once there's an audience around, is the problem for most of these countries, US included. In the 90s, the best competed at the World Cups. They weren't suddenly deer in headlights at comp time. 1 thing elite could learn from NCAA is more competition.

[@ariannadesantis9966]

@@brandonbrown1916 I agree, I didn’t know they had regular monthly camps, but I believe getting to be in a centralised system (not always but at least the year of the e Olympics) can also get you more in touch with the coaches that will be in the arena with you (Italy shares the same coaches for the most part, and that I think that helped). You can’t prevent injuries but I agree you can prevent panicking by getting athletes compete a little more (not to Italian levels), but I think it’s crazy mdjds basically haven’t been in the world stage since worlds 2023. The deer comments took me out btw 💀💀

[@brandonbrown1916]

@ariannadesantis9966 These WOMEN aren't the 90s girls who say 'I just wana hit 4 for 4'. They just need to feel the pressure of competition. Idk if they have monthly camps, but I can't imagine a country who wouldn't. France needs to get more used to having something on the line, and not just training. There's nothing else to say beyond the fact that they imploded and didn't show up to make the final, which is pathetic.

[@ariannadesantis9966]

@@brandonbrown1916 I do agree, at the of the day talent without stamina and mindset to perform is “useless”, that’s why ppl like Iordache and many others always under achieved in their careers. I believe more competitions is the only way, maybe sport therapist, and if that still doesent work they probably aren’t suited for those level of sport, which again isn’t just based on talent inside the gym. Look at Mustafina for example compared to Iordache, both talented but one never had the stamina to perform under pressure meanwhile the other almost always delivered

[@MyGenXLife-1946]

OMG, I believe Jordan should have made the AA as well. Thank you for calling it like it is for her. My understanding is that Jade was not feeling well, that may have lead to her falling on floor. I felt bad for Hezly because she knew she didnt do her best beam routine, but she may be better in the finals. Flavia not qualifying is so sad(reminds me of Brody). I really hope & pray Brazil gets a silver in team final. I am so so sad for France, its such a shame. I am so happy for Romania! and Japan with only 4 athletes, thats huge! Im glad Canada qualified too! There are so many unexpected things that have happened already & its not even close to being over yet.

[@pgk3052]

My heart broke for Jordan. I always feel confused by some of Jordan's scores on bars and beam. They seem a bit low.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@MyGenXLife-1946 I wish Jordan made the team also I would have been happier same as jade on floor but all things said God knows best .

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

I love all USA women elite gymnast from Simone to the last

[@adrianops7]

Suni was so ridiculously overscored, I still cant believe she got those scores ...

[@mjamitche5245]

I was even surprised by her beam score considering that wolf turn.

[@adrianops7]

@@mjamitche5245 I was appalled by that beam score, she barely stayed on...

[@twilobaby6118]

@adrianops7 I hear the international judges don't favor Jordan. Judging is so subjective.

[@Babegyrl15]

This!!!

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@adrianops7 oh really it's just jealousy suni got what ever point been given still kicking butts upon having 2 kidney diseases.

[@FkaRon]

Great vid. It’s sickening how I’ve came across multiple TikTok’s these last couple days of people talking about Simone’s hair. She addressed this topic in her docuseries on Netflix and folks still haven’t learned smh.

[@BettyBrown-jt4fh]

Thank you! I'm so glad someone brought this up because it was already enough they did this with Gabby and now Simone? They don't talk about any other gymnasts hair smh

[@mariahazcueta3621]

As far as Rebeca and Simone and their “rivalry” is concerned- healthy competition is good for both of them. They want to beat each other, but that raises the bar in the sport and that’s great- they push each other to perform better

[@pgk3052]

I believe they are friendly rivals as well.❤

[@mariahazcueta3621]

@@pgk3052 this. You can be the best of friends outside of the meet but when it’s time to salute you can also want to beat your opponent. You can celebrate your wins together and want to bring your A game every time.

[@Babegyrl15]

This made my day! Thanks for giving this black gymnastics mom some relatable content.

[@Hi_9383-s6u]

Also in my opinion Sabrina voinea was incredibly over scored on beam and especially floor, that chusovitina should’ve literally been downgraded to full in tuck and the form and landings were not great,but she somehow ended up 4th with almost the same score as Jordan. And I also think Jordan was robbed and should be in all around.

[@SodaPressing-i9b]

Once again, Langston, you don't miss. Thank you for continually uploading content. I don't think i could suffer gymcastic another episode. The way they intentionally disrespect certain gymnasts in an effort to elevate their favs is just really gross. I appreciate that you don't do that. You just tell it like it is. Jordan was absolutely robbed in the AA. I'm so sick of hearing about sunis kidney disease as if that's an excuse for bad vaults and subpar fx. This is the Olympics. Is suni historically a better gymnast? Yes, no doubt. But that doesn't change that Jordan was better the day of qualifications. Period. And Jordan DID congratulate suni even despite being disappointed. Jordan is a class act and a great sportsman. She deserved that second AA spot and even if she doesn't say it, she knows it. Jade.... Yeah my girl is sick. I could tell walking into the arena that something was seriously wrong. That's not just nerves, she was ghost white (more than usual). But people saying they should have put joscelyn in? Lol no. Joscelyn wouldn't have had medal potential anywhere. And in qualifications they could drop jades score if they had to. I know she's gotta be super disappointed, but if she's currently sick, she's sick. Not much she can do but wait it out. Not happy about seeing suni in the fx TF though. Lame routine, low difficulty, just not great. If Jade had been at her best like she was at trials she would have no doubt cleared Rebecca during qualifications. But that didn't happen so it's not really worth even talking about. Again, thank you for doing this channel.

[@AllaboutTheCalm478]

Well said 👏🏽

[@XxJiazuMiStarZxX]

100% agree with your assessment on Skinner and POC solidarity.

[@AutTopsy26]

Im convinced that the name Jordan is cursed for the AA qualification.

[@gersonrodrigues3586]

As a Brazilian we never been so proud of Brazilian gymnastics it’s a dream come true if Brazil win the silver metal in all around. no one can beat USA.

[@silvernblack21]

I'm American, but Brazil is my favorite, and I say you never know! Simone carries the US team, but what if they all make bigger mistakes than they did in qualifications? Brazil is so solid, they're all ready to win, and it's possible that they take the top spot if anything goes wrong with Simone. Absent that, I'm hoping for silver too ❤

[@gymlandia4467]

@@gersonrodrigues3586 Brazil could beat USA with some major mistakes from the Americans.

[@gymlandia4467]

@@silvernblack21 don’t even speak bad things in existence like that

[@silvernblack21]

@@gymlandia4467 I don't want her hurt, and I think she'll be just fine, which is why I hope Brazil gets silver. But it's true that Simone carries the team, what would they do if it wasn't for her? They wouldn't be #1, we know that.

[@nicolebrown5987]

@@silvernblack21 see I don’t like that! Simone shouldn’t have been the only one! Marta!!! Knew how to select a strong team! It’s insulting for the world think that Simone is the only one.

[@cheeramm]

After qualifications I kind of wish Leanne made the team as the 5th person. I really feel like she would have been solid and able to control the nerves yesterday in quals. I get that Hezly scored higher at trials but i just trust Leanne’s experience more I guess. Maybe that doesn’t make but that’s just me.

[@AutTopsy26]

I told you suni would be overscored internationally. We should always expect this for gymnasts who arent black and get overscored domestically. There is NO REASON why jordan didnt beat suni for AA. Im so happy that Rebe is silencing the ABPP…but hopefully the judges dont do her in the way they did jordan. For rebe to outscore suni on beam and AA…the abpp can get a harsh reality check.

[@gymlandia4467]

@@AutTopsy26 Rebe is too good for that. It’s not even a comparison between her & Suni

[@AutTopsy26]

@@gymlandia4467 she is but clearly suni is getting gifts for scores internationally so WE KNOW rebe is better but the judging will do anything to bring a black girl down even giving a less deserving gymnast higher scores with less quality.

[@AllaboutTheCalm478]

Like my heart hurts! Jordan was the better gymnast yesterday and all she gets from the media is how she should’ve embraced Suni 🙄 black gymnasts really have to work twice as hard man

[@HazelAmarie]

@@Orthecj by the looks of it Rebe will beat Suni by a comfortable margin

[@HazelAmarie]

@@AutTopsy26 Exactly and no one except Langston has spoke about this .. Jordan was definitely robbed but that is never put into question when it’s a black woman. Yet they’re quick to say a white gymnast like Vika Komova was robbed when it’s clear she was beaten by the better gymnast. No one questions the qualifications in Rio either what happened there was diabolical and raisman had no business being in the AA. A black gymnast being robbed of something is never discussed nor questioned … Jordan is told to keep rooting for a bitch who robbed her … shit is disgusting especially since it came from a black woman 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Qusland]

Thank god that ain’t putting Hezly on team finals. Her inconsistency could’ve been the downfall of the US

[@jewelsnjoy]

They should have taken Tiana I will die on this hill

[@asharadayne6159]

@@jewelsnjoy not with Tiana's bars. I would've taken Leanne because she's experienced and would be a much better back up on FX right now.

[@twilobaby6118]

It was hard to witness Jordan missing AA. If Suni won by more...fine. Hezley - She went down fighting. I'm still proud anyway. Jade - She wasn't feeling well. She gets a pass. Simone and Suni are in AA. Watch the order of competition at all event finals. They matter.

[@mjamitche5245]

I'm really sorry for Jordan.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

Suni tried despite her sickness she is still doing wonders if it was the Tokyo suni Jordan would been far behind her biles normally suni lee most times with a 1 point or highest 2 points.

[@mjamitche5245]

France should have allowed the Landi's, Melanie's coaches to be with her on the floor. They're French. They were available and present in the stands. There was no need to keep them off the floor because they coach America too. The French gymnastics federation messed up this quad with both Kaylia and Melanie.

[@jodavitow]

And Carolann. She was French AA champion in 2021 and 2022 and they basically forced her into retirement because she did not want to switch clubs. They refused to let her into international assignments. It's the same club Kaylia goes to. They have some weird beef or something. I believe their French AA junior champion is also from that club and they're likely going to force her to represent another country as well with whatever nonsense pettiness they can't seem to let go of.

[@reeset2198]

Can I just say that not all Asian Americans are the same. I'm not a part of the gymternet, so I never talk one gymnast up in order to bring another down. I just don't. That's just not how I enjoy watching the sport. Also there's a lot of racism within the Asian community also, and one of reason why I was proud of Suni's AA gold was because she's Hmong, and there's still an idea among some Asians that South Asians are beneath the Chinese and Japanese. That being said, her DTY was definitely overscored, but she's got other qualities that are great. I would never say she was better than Andrade b/c she's not. I do think she's better than Jordan, but if Jordan edged her out I would understand how that happened. It just hurts me when you say all these things about Asian Americans, as though we're all the same. Some Asians are confused and have internalized this colonizer mindset, like Asher Hong, but that's not everyone. Like I can forgive a white person for supporting Trump before I can forgive an Asian person for that. Unfortunately, people like Asher will be carrying Brody Malone's water, expecting that one day it will be their turn in the spotlight, but that will never happen, not like that. Also I did my BA in Ethnic Studies, which is why I enjoy your channel, and is an absolutely fract that Black women bear the brunt of both racism and misogyny (while also being the most educated group in America) all around the world. And I admire you for standing up for black women, b/c it's necessary and I don't see anyone else doing it in this area. But there's also something called the 'model minority' which came about in the late 70s, early 80s, that Republicans and conservatives conceived in order to make certain there was no solidarity between Black and Asian communities, b/c there's always investment in protecting white supremacy, even when it's not said outright, it's usually the goal. It's classic divide and conquer. During and before the Vietnam War, Asian communities in America were very different, there were fewer Asher Hongs around. Anyway, this is just me telling you how it feels to see this aspect of the model minority myth persist, especially in light of everything you say that that I do agree with. For me, I don't think one needs to disparage one person or group in order to lift anyone else up. We can just say the truth, which is often very apparent. Suni is good, but Simone and Rebeca are better. But I get the sense that the gymternet is obsessed w/ these kinds of debates. Thankfully, the gymternet is not the world!

[@ione97]

i agree with a lot of what you said. but what’s the tea with asher hong??? 😧

[@ella_encantada]

@@ione97curious about Asher too. I’m not loving the whole anti Asian sentiment too.

[@fyouman7]

​@@ella_encantadaanti-Asian sentiment is the main reason why I am not subscribed.

[@silvernblack21]

I second the commenter who wants the full pot of this Asher Hong tea you started pouring 😂 That said, as a black American woman, understand that we have no advocates or allies, we're truly all we have and nobody is protecting us. Asians have a whole hate crime bill, while we've been facing heinous oppression for centuries here and have nothing. However he feels, he feels, he doesn't have to change that or tone it down. There is absolutely no solidarity, but not seeing y'all as allies doesn't mean we hate you. We just see the world for how it is, and act accordingly.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@reeset2198 suni is better than Rebecca after all she beat Rebecca to win gold in Tokyo 2020 I just wish suni was 💯💪 healthy the talking down on will reduce she will shock does looking down on her .

[@yeewei-tn2wf]

Say it louder. JORDAN CHILES GOT ROBBED BY SUNI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Higher than Nina was hilarious.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

Wow you people are funny after all it's a competition it not for free

[@n_ATE22]

Nina gonna clear in bar finals

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@n_ATE22 till then

[@gymlandia4467]

@@godwinmaxzy2189 found someone in the ABPP

[@AllaboutTheCalm478]

Can’t wait for that bar final it’s about to EAT

[@brandonbrown1916]

And yes, I also respect Suni as the stronger all arounder, but I wanted that blk girl magic AA podium. Jordan hit sooo much better than Suni. That said, I can't say I was extremely gutted since Suni, like Gutsu in 92, was a the STRONGER gymnast, eventho Shannon and Jordan had the better days THAT day. And Jordan has a really strong chance, if she cherishes her shins and gives FX her all, to walk away w an Oly medal that might not have existed w/o some untimely US injuries. That's her podium to lose.

[@brandonbrown1916]

Also, I've been high on Hezly since Jr Worlds. I saw the potential, but stood 10 toes down that she simply wasn't ready for this team. She can run the next quad in the US. But I'd have bet 6 months of rent that this young girl who has had such limited experience and mixed results, wouldn't have been named to the team. She hasn't been tested and thus, gained the results for something so heavy. I wanted Leanne to get the spot as a tried and true, tested team member. I hate that she now has to have such a potentially negative experience associated w her Oly experience, like not being used in TF. It made 0 logical sense. Alicia n Chellsie know 1st hand what the Olys is like, and to think that Hezly, who wasn't even in the running on day 1 of trials, was the right choice, is insane. I'm happy for her, and not minimizing her hard work and effort, but it was an insane choice. Gabby and Laurie had been undeniable by their Oly times. There's a major difference there.

[@fudgyoreo]

why they put suni lee and not jade carey on floor dumbfounds me. jade may have not had a good qualification but at the end of the day shes the reigning olympic champion on the event and suni is not. its so stupid.

[@gymlandia4467]

@@fudgyoreo it’s a 50/50. Jade only scored a low 10 on FX. They can’t count that score but she definitely has way more potential on FX than Suni.

[@AllaboutTheCalm478]

Jades stamina is probably not back yet, they had practice today and obviously Jade is still not feeling well

[@fudgyoreo]

@@gymlandia4467 i would def say shes better on floor than suni

[@Redlightoo3355g]

I love Simone and rebeca friendship

[@helloitslouisx]

KAYLA DID A DTY😊❤❤❤ and that gal got a 15.600 on barsss

[@Qusland]

That 15.6 was over scored as hell with all the form breaks.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@Qusland yes it would have been a 15200

[@harrisonandary1410]

Thank you for commenting on Kaylia’s score cuz it was good but it wasn’t highest score of the quad good

[@ntabon0219]

I do agree that team USA is not as consistent today as when Martha was in control. On the other hand, the athletes today seem to have better mental health.

[@paramkore1101]

Periodt!!! Kamala sends her regards. I love it. There’s no place in gymnastics for Brody. I’m a proud patriot but I was lowkey happy when he completely distorted his chances in quals

[@nicolebrown5987]

Langston, facts about Simone!!! She’s a mean girl!!!! I love your integrity!

[@OmokhefuaMomodu]

Please Simone perform your Cheng double pike vault in individual alround and vault finals i want to see you win that Gold on vault and alround and stuck the landing

[@cassenav]

Langston do you ride for becky downie?? Did you see she posted a 14.9 on bars in TF? I'm gonna need her to clear in bars final... we need a black girl on every podium this olympics

[@chaiboix]

14.9??? Imma need Becky to eat down in bars final! Im mad peacock didn’t stream her bar routine

[@cassenav]

@@chaiboix 14.933 to be exact!! If she hits like that, she is getting a medal point blank period. I need this for her so bad

[@chaiboix]

@@cassenavShe needs to have the bar routine of her life! How come her bar routine in TF was so high, did she have a higher D score?

[@ithinkyoucanguess]

Flopia Safalla ☠️☠️☠️😭😭😭

[@gymlandia4467]

@@ithinkyoucanguess I been saying this chile

[@starre36midnight36]

Good Morning All. I am a new subscriber to this channel since yesterday. Go team USA! SM 💙🤸‍♀🌟💙

[@kitkatabolic2344]

caucASIAN…

[@mariahazcueta3621]

@gymlandia I am curious about your thoughts on the men’s side, specifically Fred Richard and Khoi Young. I know you’re pro black athletes and they are all over social media.

[@gymlandia4467]

@@mariahazcueta3621 I’m pro-black woman I don’t really pay attention to men’s gymnastics. Yet on my lives my panel comes on and talks about it

[@mariahazcueta3621]

@@gymlandia4467 my apologies. I didn’t mean to take your words out of context. I love the content. If you decide to explore that avenue, the NBC coverage had an interview with Fred and one of the things discussed was representation and not seeing anyone that looked like him. I thought you might be interested in it. 🙂

[@gymlandia4467]

@@mariahazcueta3621 no reason to apologize. A compatriot of my Gymjam does make videos about MAG and on my lives it’s always discussed. Yet this channel focuses on black women issues

[@silvernblack21]

Chile, why did you come for Brazil like that! 😭🤣 You told the truth but I'm biased as a Brazil fan. That said, Suni was indeed overscored. Ain't no way she spun around on that beam like a hit bird and got the score she did, and the valut wasn't giving what some of the other girls gave, yet she scored that high? Chile please, I agree Jordan was robbed. Italy looked good, China looked good but nervous, Japan was no surprise to me, but I still expect Brazil to get silver. France was so disappointing, I couldn't believe it, I was rooting for them. As for Jade... it's too bad what happened, hopefully she heals soon. But I can't root too hard for the US, not seeing how so many in this country regard Simone & Jordan, that team doesn't deserve them.

[@whatever3259]

hezly's not in TF... bruh

[@n_ATE22]

Should have just brought shilese so she should get the medal (jk kinda)

[@marialuizamarcolino4076]

12:06 aqui estava indo bem no discurso, mas soltou um baita de um comentário preconceituoso...

[@nicolebrown5987]

My heart ♥️ broke for 🇫🇷!!!

[@frannaadams9476]

I don't think Sunni is a better Gymnist than Jordan. If anything Jordan is better all rounder.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

And still made it to the finals, same thing they said during the trials. Sunilee is not even doing her 100%routines and still winning. Jordan is a good gymnast but not close to suni at all.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

Despite her 2 kidney disease

[@frannaadams9476]

@godwinmaxzy2189 Jordan is better than Sunni, do you know Jordan is doing water down routines too. Jordan can do the same dismount as Simone on the Beam. She did it in 2021. She also can do the Amanar vault. Jordan was the 2nd in US Championship in 2017. And has placed pretty much every year.

[@frannaadams9476]

Sunni is just stronger on Bars and they really overscored her yesterday day on both Beam and Bars.

[@godwinmaxzy2189]

@@frannaadams9476 why is she not doing it

[@giahyatt1142]

It Should Be Jordan..Along With Simone Going To The All Around..Not Suni!!! Suni Was Definitely Overscored!! Jordan Did Her Thang And Was So Much Better Than Suni!! We All Saw It!! Jordan Was Robbed!! BIASED UNFAIR JUDGING HAS GOT TO GO!!!!

[@brandonbrown1916]

#teamharris

[@tix5094]

I love this comment

[@shannondavidson683]

It's not right to attack gymnasts for the scores they received. Blaming Suni for "stealing" the AA place from Jordan is wrong. Be mad at the judges, sure. We all know that there is always clear favouritism. However, that's on the judges, coaches, etc. It's not the gymnasts' fault. Also, where the hell can one watch the qualifications?? I keep searching and can't find any full broadcast. Would it be that it's just not available to me because I'm in Canada?

[@brianwhiterman8438]

Hello Gymlandia… Now that Flavia had her eyebrow cut open and was bleeding like crazy and stitched like 10 minutes before the competition, literally giving her blood for this brazilian team, will you stop now making her your punching bag ?? Thank You !

[@gymlandia4467]

@@brianwhiterman8438 she’s still overrated and qualified for nothing. If she would’ve done her best Brazil could’ve won silver. So no anyway feel free to stop watching my shii

[@glaznflip1501]

Asher is a trump supporter?

[@ella_encantada]

Not sure about Asher but there is a photo of Brody with Trump and he’s wearing a Trump tie.

[@pgk3052]

​@@ella_encantadaEwww, I just threw up in my mouth a little.

[@paramkore1101]

He follows trump on Instagram, they both do