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But back to America. I don’t understand USAG’s business strategy here. Surely they want a full arena? If they are confident in selling out an arena at those prices, isn’t it better to go for a larger arena, reduce the price but have a larger number of people there buying merchandise etc

Is that the norm in Asia? Here in russia you can attend competitions for free. This is how it’s always been and a lot of people in the sports community view it as a point of principle. Our political history means there is a tradition of national championships must be witnessed by the public. Of...

Alice has confirmed that she isn’t retiring

This definitely sounds like some sort of mental breakdown. I hope she is safe

I don’t think she has attended school since pre 2020. Whether she does homeschooling or not, I don’t know but her educational arrangements are different to what is normal for the national team. That’s not to say that she isn’t getting an education. Cosman has different arrangements because she...

There isn’t enough differentiation anymore and a lot of the stamina element has gone. For worlds you’re going to end up with 20 plus gymnasts competing for 8 places in a final. Gets to the point where it’s harder to make the final than to win it

I disagree. It works ok at continental level. It’s going to be a nightmare at worlds

Can anyone smell melting silicone?

I have a rabbit that hops less than Schönmaier

Seems to be attempting to compete skills slightly beyond her current capabilities

It’s very “German sense of humour”

If I remember correctly, when she first turned senior she was really the only Romanian who was capable of making finals. So that was probably a lot of pressure. She was always very good on vault, so hopefully she will make a comeback on that piece by next year

There is a lot of joy in Denisa’s gymnastics that wasn’t there before. I’ve really enjoyed watching her. It seems that she and Ana get along well, which is a positive for both I think

The biggest compliment I’ve ever had in my life was when I met Zamo in 2005 and all she said to me was “rhythmic?”

Do you think Nicola Bartolini and Casimir Schmidt know they have the same tattoo?