Very interesting. Bart is older than her, has he vocalized publicly the same pressure to retire that KJC is facing? Or, is he not getting that pressure at all?
I remember Annia Hatch had to wait a while before being allowed to compete for USA. She was ready to compete in 2002 but was held back until 2003. Was it a citizenship wait issue thing or did Cuba block her from a quicker transition even though she last competed for them internationally in 1996?
Funny you mention that! I don’t remember formal retirement announcements from Fragapane and Simm. Are they still training elite? This might perhaps be their opportunity back onto A team?
Pacing herself well on three events. Looks to be adding back DTY on vault, BHS-tuck full or BHS-layout 2ft (or both!) on beam, Silivas, whip full in, and DLO on floor. Will she be adding back bars as well?
2024: still early and am undecided between Wong, Jones, Lincoln, and eager to see Douglas, Thomas
2020/2021: Andrade
2016: Maroney (2013)
2012: Douglas
2008: Pavlova
2004: Memmel
2000: Moceanu (‘98 especially)
1996: Mo Huilan
1992: Lyssenko
1988: Dobre