Unique Skills and Key Events at Olympic Trials

[@taylorburtis]

I legit can’t wait. The Olympic year is the best for gymnastics fans. A new meet every few days, and everyone is bringing it! I am hoping for Simone, Shilese, Skye, Suni and Jade/ Jordan. I will be happy with either for the fifth spot, but I think Jade is going to come in like a ninja with a bunch of upgrades! I want her to do the triple double laid-out so bad!!

[@ArikaNrazzle]

I'm pulling for Jordan, but I think any one of Jade, Jordan and Kayla could take that last spot to compliment that 4 person team above. It's about the floor scores, right now Jordan has the highest floor score of the three. Jade has to upgrade and get a 14+

[@rexjdk]

I want to see the triple double too.

[@michellemccarron6089]

I love this. So positive. Let's celebrate these amazing athletes!

[@leslied125]

In dressage there is a term called losgelassen. It means energy AND relaxation. Suni has that.

[@pattizih]

Kathy, I trained with Bill Sands and remember you visiting the mid west twisters back in the early 80’s…I was so stoked you graced our gym!!

[@SquirtlePower809]

Yaaaaay another episode!!! I'm so excited for trials!! Plzzzzzz Lord be with all these athletes! No injuries! And I hope for little heartbreak. And goooo Suni!!

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Sadly this comment didnt age well 🥺

[@SquirtlePower809]

@@dayvaughnmonroe9540 literally tho 😔 and I tried so hard to send out positive energy lol! Well, the part about Suni turned out well tho!

[@dianefrancis7267]

Thank you❤for another great episode. Can we keep Kathy permanently? I love ❤️ you guys. Prayers for all the athletes that they will have a great trials. Can’t wait for the competition to begin. These are awesome 😎 gymnasts 🤸‍♀️. I wished we could take them all to Paris ❤!!!!

[@colettemcnabb7365]

Absolute heartbreak for Skye! I just saw in the comments regarding her injury at training. Regarding this commentary... This was such a wonderful focus on all of the best to watch for at trials. I couldn't agree more with the highlights of all of the top contenders. I can tell that Bridget and I have the same "feels" for gymnasts. It seems crazy to think of Jade as an underdog, but that seems to be her place in USA gymnastics (despite an olympic gold medal on floor). I honestly think she us the most improved gymnast...kind of always. Her form and all around has just improved so much. Just watch her 6 years prior and it is clear. She will never be the picture of artistry, but I'll be damned if she hasn't made huge improvements. Hezly also has a real shot here! I also would just love to see everone hit! Tiana is my new favorite! I remember seeing first Kyla Ross then Laurie Hernandez at consecutive Pac Rim competitions and thinking " I love their gymnastics!" - and then they both ended up on an OT despite their "lack of difficulty" and inexperience. That is how I feel about Tiana! I especially want to shout out Leanne Wong and her gorgeous gymnastics and her ability to switch it up and still make everything absolutely stunning! The talent is SO deep! Best wishes to all of these fierce competitors and their team of people behind them! I really love KJC, she is the QUEEN!, but I also love Bridget's commentary ( probably because what hits hard for her is the same with me!)

[@bela516]

This is such a positive and uplifting podcast/channel. ❤ 🤸‍♀️

[@SandyKH]

Thanks for another great episode. So impatient for the trials to begin! Ladies, you are amazing!

[@sallyhansen9529]

I love these podcasts! So insightful and thorough! You ladies are such a delight.

[@sumsumcorda8]

suni has a very nice floor routine, i think it is overlooked

[@leslied125]

Agree, and don't understand why Jade's floor score was low in last competition.

[@adamahquin1485]

Loved both of you as gymnasts and loving your continued passion for the sport with the channel!!!!

[@dianesherwin9517]

Welcome to Minnesota, Kathy!! So glad to have you here and looking forward to night 2 tonight

[@anneludlow4891]

'We run in our own special way!' OMG, I love how you all nerd out on all the details!!

[@donnakrosp3734]

Another great episode!! Love all the positivity & good vibes you are bringing for the athletes!!

[@quedotelancine1685]

Laurie Hernandez came out of left field, truly, she was barely a senior and unknown in the elite field.

[@coolness06]

I could see Tiana Sumanasekera potentially being slotted in if she hits 8/8!

[@creating1_c1999]

there's about three to watch for this: Hezly, Tiana, and Josc.

[@colettemcnabb7365]

I absolutely agree. Mostly looking at world team for 2025, but I honestly think Hezly has a real shot at this!

[@allycameron2942]

Hearing you talk about how well Skye was doing hurts now 😭 poor girl

[@orcachick2005]

I know, I'm so sad for her!

[@melissafisher8414]

Your conversations are always insightful. I learn a lot and I enjoy your rapport. Thanks for this.

[@ShelleeGraham]

Very enjoyable episode with excellent commentary on the gymnasts and their amazing athleticism, artistry, confidence and mastery of the sport. 🥇🤸‍♂️ Team USA is so incredible. Congratulations to all who qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials!

[@quedotelancine1685]

Are you going to be posting throughout trials?

[@Coco_Demi_Gymnastics]

Is Kaliya competing?

[@omglauraelizabeth]

Really really rooting for Jade above everyone else. I hope she pulls out all those upgrades we all know she's capable of

[@anovemberstar]

What is just wow, is that a lot of gymnasts going to these OTs, will leave knowing its possible they can come back again in 4 years time. The longevity of gymnasts is like it's never been before. 10, 20 30, years ago, it was unfathomable that gymnasts would get more than just thos one shot at the Olympics. Back then, 18 was considered old, and aged19, you were put on a dusty shelf.

[@nandam3779]

Watching this after the first day of women's trials and it's just heartbreaking. Not your fault, obviously, but ouch.

[@JustaFairyStory]

I really was hoping for Kayla, hope everyone heals quickly!

[@anovemberstar]

The AIR AWARENESS Simone has is natural born - that cannot be taught.

[@ClarkJohnson-oq9ue]

Does anyone know where Sloan keeps her 1 Olympic medal and her 2 world medals? I know that the wood beam behind her says she is a 2008 Olympian and has her 9 NCAA championship trophies, but does anyone know if she has ever talked about where her medals are and/or talked about that beam behind her?